Golden Bubble Ring

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

In large mixing bowl combine 2½ cups of the flour and the yeast.

Heat milk, ½ cup sugar, shortening, and 1 teaspoon salt just until warm (115-120F), stirring constantly until shortening almost melts.

Add to dry mixture; add eggs.

Beat at low speed of electric mixer for ½ minute, scraping bowl.

Beat 3 minutes at high speed.

By hand, stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.

Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes.

Shape in ball. Place in greased bowl; turn once.

Cover; let rise in warm place until double, 1 to 1¼ hours.

Grease a 10-inch tube pan.

Shape dough into 28 balls.

Roll each in melted butter, then in mixture of ¾ cup sugar and cinnamon.

Arrange in pan; sprinkle with any remaining sugar mixture.

If nuts are used, scatter among the balls as pan is filled.

Let rise until double, about 1 hour.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 35 to 40 minutes.

Cool in pan 15 to 20 minutes.

Invert on rack; remove pan.