Butter Rings Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 1/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 cup half-and-half cream, heated to lukewarm
• Chopped nuts for garnish
• ICING:
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract