Inside-Out King Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare hot roll mix according to package directions through the dough resting. Working on a floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll dough into a 17- x 12-inch rectangle. Brush off excess flour from surface and brush melted butter evenly over entire dough surface. To create clean division in colors, use two 4- x 17-inch strips of parchment to cover sections of dough, leaving 1 (4- x 17-inch) strip of dough exposed at a time. Sprinkle each section with a single colored sugar (green on top, yellow in middle, purple on the bottom). Roll dough lengthwise and form the rolled dough into a ring. Moisten fingers with water, crimp ends to create a sealed doughnut shape. Cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place (about 85°F), free from drafts, about 20 minutes.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 375°. Place dough ring, seam side down, on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 25-28 minutes. Carefully remove from baking sheet and cool on a wire rack 5 minutes. Spread cream cheese frosting over cake and sprinkle with praline pecans.