Nutella Swirl Ring

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl, with electric mixer, stir 1/2 cup warm water, yeast, 2 TBSP sugar and 1/4 tsp salt.
2. 2
   Add 1 cup flour and the butter; mix on medium speed for 4 minutes.
3. 3
   Add remaining 2 cups flour; mix for an additional 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Grease a large bowl with non stick spray or butter and place the dough on it, turning it once.
5. 5
   Cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 1 hour in a warm place until it doubles in volume.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 375°F.
7. 7
   Line baking sheet w/ aluminum foil or parchment paper.
8. 8
   When the dough has fully risen, punch it down and transfer to a floured surface.
9. 9
   Roll the dough out to a 12x16 inch rectangle and spread evenly with the warmed Nutella, leaving a 1 inch band around the edge, bare.
10. 10
    Beginning at the long end, tightly roll up the dough like a newspaper, forming a 16 inch long log.
11. 11
    Brush the ends with a little water and bring them together to form a ring.
12. 12
    Transfer ring to prepared baking sheet.
13. 13
    Using a sharp knife, sprayed with non stick cooking spray, slice the ring into 12 individual buns- being sure not to cut all the way through so that the buns are still connected, allowing 1 inch between each slice.
14. 14
    Gently separate them, so they rest against each other like dominoes.
15. 15
    Brush the ring with 2 TBSP water and sprinkle with remaining 2 TBSP sugar.
16. 16
    Bake for 35-45 minutes until golden brown.
17. 17
    Let cool slightly before serving.
18. 18
    ---To Warm Nutella---.
19. 19
    In microwave, heat on high for 5 seconds in a microwavable bowl.