Giant Cinnamon-Pecan Ring
2 1lb loaves frozen bread dough
1/2 c butter, melted
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c packed brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c chopped pecans
1-1/4 c sifted powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
Milk (about 4 tsp)
Cinnamon sticks (optional)
Pecan Halves (Optional)
Lightly grease inside of Dutch oven. On a lightly floured surface, flatten thawed dough slightly. Cut each
loaf into 4 pieces(total of
. Form each piece into a rope about 18" long. Brush each rope on all sides
with melted butter. Stir together sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamonths Place mixture on sheet of foil. Roll rope in sugar mixture to coat evenly. Shape rope into a coil in the center of the Dutch oven. Roll another
rope in sugar. Attach securely to end of first rope and continue coil. Continue coating ropes and
attaching to form a 10-11" circle. Sprinkle any remaining sugar over coil. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 30-40 min. Bake at 350 for 30 to 3 min or till done. Cover
with foil last 15 minutes to prevent over browning if necessary. Cool about 15 min. Stir together
powdered sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to make a thick glaze. Spoon over top of cake. Decorate with
cinnamon sticks and pecan halves. Serves 16