Cinnamon Pecan Ring 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 egg white, lightly beaten Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 11, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

-----------------------Fold------------------------ Cinnamon Pecan Ring cont. ICING: 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 2 teaspoons fat-free milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract In a mixing 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 Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 11, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

Cinnamon Pecan Ring until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Roll into a 14-in. x 10-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. Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 11, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

	-----------------------Fold------------------------ Cinnamon Pecan Ring cont. Yield: 14 servings. Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 11, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008