CINNAMON PECAN RING

Cinnamon Pecan Ring image

Yogurt tenderizes the golden yeast dough in this tasty recipe developed by our Test Kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2-3/4 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 package (1/4 ounce) active yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons butter, divided
3/4 cup chopped pecan, toasted
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
ICING:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons fat-free milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, yeast, salt and baking soda. In a saucepan, heat the yogurt, milk, water and 2 tablespoons butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl coated with cooking spray; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Roll into a 14x10-in. rectangle. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Combine pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle evenly over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam., Line a baking sheet with foil; coat well with cooking spray. Place dough seam side down on prepared pan; pinch ends together to form a ring. With scissors, cut from the outside edge two-thirds of the way toward center of ring at 1-in. intervals. Separate strips slightly and twist. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Brush with egg white. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pan to wire rack. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over warm ring.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.