preparation
Thaw frozen dough; roll to 12-inch square. Cut in 3 strips. Spread butter or margarine down lengthwise center of each strip. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Top with chopped pecans. Bring dough up around filling, sealing edges to form 3 ropes. Place on greased baking sheet and loosely braid. Let rise until double (about 30 minutes). Bake at 375° for 30 to 35 minutes. Combine confectioners sugar and enough milk to make a thin glaze. Drizzle over braid while it is still warm. Sprinkle top with red sugar and trim with pecan halves. |