Classic Apple or Cherry Streuselkuchen

This is the original streuselkuchen made easy with a can of prepared pie filling.  You can make it in a 9 x13-inch pan or a 15-inch pizza pan.  It works as a coffeecake, a snacking cake, or a dessert. 

Ingredients

For the dough:

1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
6 tablespoons butter

1 3/4 cups bread flour  
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 7-gram packet instant yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt         
                                                                                               
For the topping:

1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cups bread flour     
1 teaspoon cinnamon   
3/4 teaspoon baking powder    
           
Directions

1. Add the milk, egg, and butter to a microwave-safe bowl.  Heat the combination until the butter is melted and the temperature is 115 to 120 degrees but no hotter.
2. In the bowl of your stand-type mixer, mix the flour, sugar, and yeast together.  Add the liquid mixture.  Mix with the dough hook until a dough ball is formed.  Sprinkle in the salt.  Knead for about four minutes at medium speed or until the gluten is formed.  You should have a soft dough ball, a little wetter than usual for bread.
3. Scrape dough into a greased 9 by 13 inch baking pan or onto a 15-inch greased pizza pan.  With a greased hand, pat the dough flat. 
4. Spread the cherry or apple filling over the dough.  Set aside.
5. Place the 1/3 cup butter in a medium bowl and melt it in a microwave.  Add the powdered sugar, 3/4 cups flour, cinnamon, and baking powder and stir until thoroughly combined, breaking the larger pieces into crumbles with the spoon.  Spoon streusel over the top of the filling.  Cover and let the dough rise in a warm, place for about an hour.
6. Bake at 325 degrees for 38 to 40 minutes or until the streusel just begins to brown.  (If you are using a thermometer, the bread base should reach 190 degrees.)  Cool in the pan on a wire rack.  Serve as you would apple or cherry pie: warm or cold, with or without ice cream or whipped cream. 

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