FESTIVE COFFEE RING 
1/2 c. warm water
1 pkg. dry yeast
1 egg
2 1/2 c. Bisquick
2 tbsp. soft butter
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1/3 c. chopped candied fruit
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add egg, sugar and Bisquick. Beat vigorously. Turn onto surface dusted with Bisquick. Knead dough until smooth, about 20 times. Roll into 16"x9" rectangle. Spread with butter. Sprinkle with sugar, fruit and nuts. Roll up, beginning at wide side. Pinch dough together to seal. Place sealed side down on greased baking sheet. Pinch ends together to form a ring. With scissors make cuts 2/3 through ring at 1" intervals. Turn each section on its side. Cover. Let rise in warm place about 1 hour.

Bake in 375 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Ice with powdered sugar icing. Decorate with candied cherries and walnut pieces.

 

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