BLACK RASPBERRY BUBBLE RING

Black Raspberry Bubble Ring image

I first made this pretty bread years ago for a 4-H project. It helped me win grand champion for my county and took me to the Ohio State Fair. It takes some time to make, but I pull out this recipe anytime I want a breakfast or dessert that will really impress. -Kila Frank, Reedsville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 jar (10 ounces) seedless black raspberry preserves
SYRUP:
1/3 cup corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter, egg, salt and 3-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 32 pieces. Flatten each into a 3-in. disk. Place about 1 teaspoon of preserves on the center of each piece; bring edges together and seal., Place 16 dough balls in a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Brush with half the remaining butter; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Top with remaining balls, butter and sugar. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 35 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°., Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Combine syrup ingredients; pour over warm bread. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.