Vanilla and Pecan Ring-a-Lings

These ring-a-lings have been around for a very long time.  I believe they originated back in the 1940′s when some of the very first Pillsbury Bake-Offs first started.  The original recipe has orange zest in them with an orange glaze, but my mother changed them to a vanilla frosting and deleted the orange zest.  I think either way, you cannot go wrong.  These little puppies just melt in your mouth and are the perfect treat to spoil your guests during the holidays with,.

First melt your butter and milk together until very warm in a small saucepan.

In your mixing bowl add 2 cups of the all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, salt and your yeast.  Mix together.

Now add in the warm milk mixture…

and your eggs.  I use my paddle attachment to my mixer.  Mix until all is incorporated.

It will look very loose.  Now by hand……

or a spatula, mix in the remaining flour.

Once you have a stiff dough, grease a glass bowl and place the dough into the bowl.  Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 45 to 50 minutes.

It should have doubled in size and be nice and squishy.

Put your dough on a well floured surface.

Roll the dough out into a large rectangle.

Spread half of the pecan mixture lengthwise on half of the rolled out dough, then fold over and cut into strips.

(I made mine super tiny for a brunch, so this is not how small they will look when you make yours).  Now twist the dough

Tuck the dough ends under and place on cookie sheet.

Bake for about 12 minutes or until nice and golden brown.  Frost and pour yourself a nice hot cup of coffee and enjoy these decadent and delicious homemade sweet rolls.  They are sure to impress!!!