Butter Rings Recipes

BUTTER RINGS

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast and 2 teaspoons sugar in milk; set aside. Combine flour, salt and remaining sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat the egg yolks into the cream; add to the flour mixture along with the yeast mixture. Blend well and form into a ball. Place dough in a greased bowl; cover and refrigerate overnight. , Punch dough down; place on a lightly floured surface and divide into six balls. Using hands, roll each ball into a 24-in. rope. On a greased baking sheet, twist two ropes together, then shape into a 6- to 8-in. ring. Pinch ends together and sprinkle with nuts. Repeat with remaining two rings. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Bake at 350° for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Place on wire racks. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over warm rings.

MY BAKE SALE BUTTER RINGS

Steps:

• Scald milk; add 1/2 cup sugar, salt, margarine, flavoring and a few drops of food coloring, if using it.
• Cool to lukewarm.
• Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup very warm water in mixing bowl.
• Add lukewarm milk mixture, egg, and 2 cups flour.
• Beat until smooth.
• Stir in 2 more cups flour to make stiff batter.
• Cover and refrigerate two hours (or up to two days).
• Roll dough into two 14" x 7" oblongs.
• Now, if you desire, you can scatter any of the above listed filling ingredients onto dough, or you can leave it plain.
• Roll up lengthwise and seal edges.
• Form into two rings, sealed edges down on greased baking sheets.one to a sheet and seal ends.
• With a sharp knife, cut 2/3 through rings at 1 inch intervals.
• Twist each section sideways.
• Cover, and let rise in warm place until doubled, about an hour.
• Bake at 375 degrees F. about 25 minutes.
• Frost while warm with thin confectioners glaze and sprinkle with chopped nuts or your choice of toppings.
• Makes two large rings.