Cinnamon Swirl Honey Brioche

Directions

• In stand mixer with dough hook attachment, add warm water and honey. Let dissolve and add the yeast. Let sit about 10 minutes, until foamy.
• Add olive oil, eggs, and salt. Mix on low just until combined.
• Slowly add the flour, until dough pulls from sides. Add more flour if dough is too sticky. Mix on low about 5 minutes, until glossy and no longer overly sticky.
• Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and cover with damp tea towel. Let rise for 1 hour.
• Punch dough down and cut dough in half, for making two loaves.
• Roll half of dough out onto floured surface, into a long rectangular shape. Spread the softened butter over the whole dough surface and then combine cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle mixture on top.
• Starting at long end of rectangle, start tightly rolling the dough up into a roll. Grease a loaf pan with butter or oil, then place the roll into the pan, seam-side down. Repeat process with other half of dough and let loaves rise for 1 more hour.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat egg in small bowl and brush it over the tops of the dough before placing them in preheated oven. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until rich golden brown on top.
  
• Remove pans from oven and allow to cool slightly, then carefully remove by inserting butter knife along edges of pan and flipping upside down onto a cooling rack. Cool loaves and then slice and serve warm. Enjoy!