Swedish Tea Ring

Directions

1. 1
   Soften yeast in water; add sugar, salt butter and eggs. Slowly add flour; beat well, scraping sides of bowl.
2. 2
   Mix until just stiff enough to knead.
3. 3
   Turn dough onto floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
4. 4
   Coat a bowl with butter and place dough in it.
5. 5
   Cover with a damp tea towel and allow to rise approximately 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Work dough down lightly, re-cover and allow to rise again for 30
7. 7
   minutes
8. 8
   Turn onto floured surface and roll into a 1 1/2-inch thick sheet.
9. 9
   To make filling,
10. 10
    brush butter on dough. Mix sugar, pecans and cinnamon.
11. 11
    Sprinkle evenly over dough and roll as a jelly roll; cut into thirds.
12. 12
    Braid thirds together and shape into a ring.
13. 13
    Cover with a warm damp cloth and let it treble in bulk.
14. 14
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees and bake for 30 minutes. Cool slightly.
15. 15
    Mix remaining ingredients to make a glaze and brush on top of bread and serve.