Maple Pecan Ring(Makes 2 Coffee Cakes)

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   Mix 2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast in a large bowl.

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   Add margarine.

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   Gradually add hot water.

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   Stir fast and well.

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   At this point add eggs and 1/2 cup flour, stir or beat well.

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   Now stir in 3 to 4 more cups of flour.

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   Make a soft dough.

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   Knead dough on a floured board about 10 minutes, then cover dough with plastic wrap and let sit for 1/2 hour.

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   Meanwhile, combine pecans, brown sugar and maple flavoring.

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    Push in the dough and divide in 1/2.

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    On a floured board, roll 1/2 the dough into a 16 x 8-inch rectangle. Brush with melted margarine and sprinkle 1/2 of the sugar mix on the dough.

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    Roll up dough from the long side to form a 16-inch roll.

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    Pinch seams to seal.

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    Place the sealed edge down in a circle on greased baking sheet.

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    Seal ends together firmly.

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    Cut 2/3 of the way into ring with scissors at 1-inch intervals. Repeat with remaining dough and brown sugar mixture.

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    Brush rings with oil and cover loosely with plastic wrap.

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    Refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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