Pistachio Ring

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup warm water (110-115 degrees)
• 1 cup milk, warm (110-115 degrees)
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 -3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup salted pistachios, coarsely chopped
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg, beaten

Recipe

• 1 in large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tbs. sugar in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. add the milk, butter, salt, 2 cups flour and remaining sugar; beat until smooth. stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.
• 2 turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
• 3 punch down dough. on a floured surface, roll into a 16 x 12" rectangle. brush with melted butter. sprinkle with pistachios and sugar. roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. place seam side down on a greased baking sheet; pinch ends together to form a ring.
• 4 with scissors, cut from outside edge two thirds of the way toward the center of the ring at 3/4" intervals. separate strips slightly; twist to allow filling to show, slightly overlapping with the previous piece. cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
• 5 brush with egg. bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. remove from pan to wire rach to cool.