Sweet Roll Rings - warm water

Method

• Dissolve yeast with 3/4 cup warm water; set aside.
• In large bowl, mix sugar, butter, salt and hot water; let cool.
• Add egg, yeast water and flour.
• Let rise, punch down.
• Divide into 3 parts. Roll into rectangles.
• Cover with soft butter.
• Sprinkle with sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon.
• Roll rectangles up lengthwise. Form a circle; pinch together.
• Cut slits across top with scissors. Turn up angles.
• Let rise.
• Cook at 400° until brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Cool.
• Sugar glaze (powdered sugar and hot water).
• Trim with pecans and cherries.