GINGER-PEAR COFFEE CAKE

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Chock-full of diced pears, raisins, walnuts and spices, this coffee cake ring from our Test Kitchen is a real taste treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm buttermilk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg, room temperature
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups diced peeled fresh pears
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the buttermilk, sugar, butter, salt and 1-1/2 cups flour. Beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. , Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., For filling, combine the first seven filling ingredients. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 16x9-in. rectangle. Spread butter over dough. Sprinkle pear mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with sugar. , Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with long side; pinch seams to seal. Place seam side down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Pinch ends together to form a ring., With scissors, cut from outside edge to two-thirds of the way toward center of ring at 1-in. intervals. Separate strips slightly; twist to allow filling to show. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 50 minutes. Brush dough with egg. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve drizzling consistency. Drizzle over ring.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.