Black Raspberry Bubble Ring

Directions

1. 1
   In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Add the milk, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter, egg, salt and 3 1/2 cups flour.
3. 3
   Beat until smooth.
4. 4
   Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
5. 5
   Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elcastic, about 6-8 minutes.
6. 6
   Place in a greased bowl, turning once to greased top.
7. 7
   Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 1/4 hours.
8. 8
   Punch dough down.
9. 9
   Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 32 pieces.
10. 10
    Flatten each into a 3 inch disk.
11. 11
    Place about 1 t. of preserves on the center of each piece; bring edges together and seal.
12. 12
    Place 16 dough balls in a greased 10 inch fluted tube pan.
13. 13
    Brush with half of the remaining butter; sprinkle with 1 T. sugar.
14. 14
    Top with remaining balls, butter and sugar.
15. 15
    Cover and let rise until doubled, about 35 minutes.
16. 16
    Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
17. 17
    Combine syrup ingredients; pour over warm bread.
18. 18
    Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.