Sweet Roll Rings

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast with 3/4 cup warm water; set aside.
2. 2
   In large bowl, mix sugar, butter, salt and hot water; let cool.
3. 3
   Add egg, yeast water and flour.
4. 4
   Let rise, punch down.
5. 5
   Divide into 3 parts. Roll into rectangles.
6. 6
   Cover with soft butter.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon.
8. 8
   Roll rectangles up lengthwise. Form a circle; pinch together.
9. 9
   Cut slits across top with scissors. Turn up angles.
10. 10
    Let rise.
11. 11
    Cook at 400° until brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
12. 12
    Cool.
13. 13
    Sugar glaze (powdered sugar and hot water).
14. 14
    Trim with pecans and cherries.