Nutella Swirl Ring

Per request from lori, the nutella swirl ring. Looks detailed but good!!

In large bowl , with electric mixer , stir 1 / 2 cup warm water , yeast , 2 tbsp sugar and 1 / 4 tsp salt.

Add 1 cup flour and the butter.

Mix on medium speed for 4 minutes.

Add remaining 2 cups flour.

Mix for an additional 2 minutes.

Grease a large bowl with non stick spray or butter and place the dough on it , turning it once.

Cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 1 hour in a warm place until it doubles in volume.

Preheat oven to 375f.

Line baking sheet w / aluminum foil or parchment paper.

When the dough has fully risen , punch it down and transfer to a floured surface.

Roll the dough out to a 12x16 inch rectangle and spread evenly with the warmed nutella , leaving a 1 inch band around the edge , bare.

Beginning at the long end , tightly roll up the dough like a newspaper , forming a 16 inch long log.

Brush the ends with a little water and bring them together to form a ring.

Transfer ring to prepared baking sheet.

Using a sharp knife , sprayed with non stick cook.

warm water, active dry yeast, granulated sugar, salt, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, nutella, water, cooking spray