BUTTER RINGS

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Mother used to make this coffee cake for special occasions. She clipped it from a newspaper more than 55 years ago; it's still a treasured recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3 coffee cakes.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3 large egg yolks
1 cup half-and-half cream, heated to lukewarm
Chopped nuts for garnish
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Dissolve yeast and 2 teaspoons sugar in milk; set aside. Combine flour, salt and remaining sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat the egg yolks into the cream; add to the flour mixture along with the yeast mixture. Blend well and form into a ball. Place dough in a greased bowl; cover and refrigerate overnight. , Punch dough down; place on a lightly floured surface and divide into six balls. Using hands, roll each ball into a 24-in. rope. On a greased baking sheet, twist two ropes together, then shape into a 6- to 8-in. ring. Pinch ends together and sprinkle with nuts. Repeat with remaining two rings. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Bake at 350° for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Place on wire racks. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over warm rings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

IcyDeluxe

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I thought these butter rings were just okay. They were a little too dry for my taste.

Tristain Cooper

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These butter rings are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They're also a fun and easy snack to make with kids. I would definitely recommend them.

Muzamil Malik

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I'm not a big fan of mashed potatoes, but these butter rings were surprisingly good. The cinnamon sugar coating really made them.

Stanton Govindasamy

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These butter rings are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They're also a fun and easy snack to make with kids.

Cllaahi Cali siciid

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I've made these butter rings several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.

Keith Martinea√π

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These butter rings are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They're also a fun and easy snack to make with kids.

Syeda sahrish Hashmi

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I love the combination of sweet and savory in these butter rings. The cinnamon sugar coating is the perfect complement to the salty mashed potatoes.

Shiva Gurung

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These butter rings are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They're also a fun and easy snack to make with kids.

Salar Khoso

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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these butter rings were to make. They turned out perfect and tasted amazing.

rakiba rakiba

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These butter rings are so easy to make, even a beginner can do it. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.

Frikkie

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I've been making these butter rings for years and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so light and fluffy, and the cinnamon sugar coating is the perfect finishing touch.