Nutella Swirl Ring

Per request from Lori, the Nutella Swirl Ring. Looks detailed but good!

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup warm water
• 1 (1/4ounce) package active dry yeast
• 4  tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3  cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 3⁄4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1  cup  nutella, warmed slightly (see instructions)
• 2  tablespoons water, for brushing
•  cooking spray

Directions

1. In large bowl, with electric mixer, stir 1/2 cup warm water, yeast, 2 TBSP sugar and 1/4 tsp salt.
2. Add 1 cup flour and the butter; mix on medium speed for 4 minutes.
3. Add remaining 2 cups flour; mix for an additional 2 minutes.
4. Grease a large bowl with non stick spray or butter and place the dough on it, turning it once.
5. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 1 hour in a warm place until it doubles in volume.
6. Preheat oven to 375°F.
7. Line baking sheet w/ aluminum foil or parchment paper.
8. When the dough has fully risen, punch it down and transfer to a floured surface.
9. 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.
10. Beginning at the long end, tightly roll up the dough like a newspaper, forming a 16 inch long log.
11. Brush the ends with a little water and bring them together to form a ring.
12. Transfer ring to prepared baking sheet.
13. Using a sharp knife, sprayed with non stick cooking spray, slice the ring into 12 individual buns- being sure not to cut all the way through so that the buns are still connected, allowing 1 inch between each slice.
14. Gently separate them, so they rest against each other like dominoes.
15. Brush the ring with 2 TBSP water and sprinkle with remaining 2 TBSP sugar.
16. Bake for 35-45 minutes until golden brown.
17. Let cool slightly before serving.
18. ---To Warm Nutella---.
19. In microwave, heat on high for 5 seconds in a microwavable bowl.