Black Raspberry Bubble Ring

Total Time

Prep: 35 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.

Makes

1 loaf (16 pieces)

Updated: Mar. 08, 2022
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
Black Raspberry Bubble Ring Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 32 pieces. Flatten each into a 3-in. disk. Place about 1 teaspoon preserves on the center of each disk; bring edges together and seal into a rough ball shape.
  4. 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°.
  5. 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

1 piece: 274 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.