Skandinavians

Directions

1. 1
   Soften yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Heat buttermilk to boil.
3. 3
   Add 4 tablespoons of butter, the sugar and the salt.
4. 4
   Stir to melt butter; cool to lukewarm.
5. 5
   Add flour to make a soft dough.
6. 6
   Knead on floured board, adding more flour, if needed to prevent sticking.
7. 7
   Invert bowl over dough and let stand 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Punch down dough; roll out to a 12 x 20-inch rectangle.
9. 9
   Melt the remaining two tablespoons of butter and brush it over the surface. Sprinkle over half of the dough 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup walnuts.
10. 10
    Fold the other half over and press edges together.
11. 11
    Cut in about 22 strips, 3/4-inch wide.
12. 12
    Twist each strip and make into a ring.
13. 13
    Put on a greased baking sheet and let rise about 45 minutes.
14. 14
    Bake at 375° for 12 minutes.