Maple Pecan Ring

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:09:28 GMT

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the milk and sugar; whisk until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 2

Add the butter and heat over medium low, stirring gently, until the butter is melted.

Step 3

Remove from the heat and set aside.

Step 4

In a glass measuring cup or small bowl, combine the yeast, warm water, and a pinch of sugar.

Step 5

Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes to make sure yeast is active and alive.

Step 6

You should see bubbles on the surface, and the mixture should grow in volume (see page xix for tips on making yeast breads).

Step 7

In a large bowl with a wooden spoon or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the milk mixture and the yeast mixture.

Step 8

Add the salt, eggs, and 7 cups of the flour.

Step 9

Mix until combined.

Step 10

The dough will still be very sticky, and that's okay.

Step 11

Transfer the dough to a very large, lightly oiled bowl, cover with oiled plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot until dou- bled in size, about 1 hour.

Step 12

While the dough is rising, make the filling.

Step 13

In a small bowl, combine the pecans, sugar, cinnamon, and maple.

Step 14

Stir with a fork until well mixed; set aside.

Step 15

Punch down the risen dough, add the remaining 12 cups flour, and knead by hand for 1 to 2 minutes on a well-floured

Step 16

Divide the dough into six equal portions (each pan of pecan rings will have three layers of dough).

Step 17

Roll out one portion of dough into a 12-inch circle and place it on a lightly oiled 12-inch pizza pan.

Step 18

Brush the entire surface with melted butter, then top with one-sixth of the filling mixture (about a couple of spoonfuls).

Step 19

Roll out another portion of dough into a 12-inch circle, place it on top of the first, brush with butter, and top topping it with the melted butter and filling mixture.

Step 20

Make sure to get butter and filling mixture all the way to the edges. Repeat step 7 eith the remaining three portions of dough and another 12 inch pizza pan.

Step 21

Use a 3-inch biscuit cutter to cut a circle in center. Use a clean pair of kitchen scissors to cut rest of dough into 16 wedges. Stop just short of center circle. Gently twist each wedge one and a half times. The bottom should end up on top. Lightly cover the pecan rings and allow them to rise for 30 minutes more.

Step 22

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 23

Bake the pecan rings for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden.

Step 24

While the pecan rings bake, make the icing.

Step 25

In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, milk, and lemon extract.

Step 26

When the pecan rings come out of the oven, drizzle the icing over the warm pastries.

Step 27

Allow them to cool slightly before serving.

Step 28

They are best eaten the day they are made, but leftovers taste especially good when reheated for a few seconds in the microwave.

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