German Tea Rings (2)

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Heat milk, water and margarine until warm. Add to flour mixture. Add eggs and rest of flour.
2. 2
   Place dough in bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk.
3. 3
   When dough is light, roll out into rectangle 1/4-inch thick. Brush with melted butter. Combine 2/3 white or brown sugar, cinnamon, raisins and chopped nuts.
4. 4
   Spread over dough.
5. 5
   Roll jelly roll fashion. Shape on greased baking sheet into ring.
6. 6
   From the outside, cut through the ring almost all the way through, in 1-inch slices. Turn slices slightly on side and brush with melted fat. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes. While still warm, brush with confectioners frosting. Decorate with chopped nuts and cherries.