Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, divided
- 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 2 cups walnuts, toasted and chopped, divided
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 1/2 pounds pizza dough
- Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons of any of hot water, milk or light cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
Directions
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In a small saucepan, melt 3/4 cup of the butter with 3/4 cup of the sugar over medium heat. Pour into a greased 9″×13″ baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the walnuts, set aside. Stir together remaining butter, sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and orange zest.
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Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to make a 12″×18″ rectangle. Sprinkle with the walnut mixture. Starting at the long side, tightly roll up the dough, pinching the seam to seal it. With a serrated knife, cut the formed log into 15 pieces. Place in the prepared dish, cut side down. Cover and let rise for 15 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 375ºF.
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Bake in the centre of the oven for 25 minutes or until the dough is golden and the tops sound hollow when tapped. Let stand for 5 minutes. Invert onto platter to serve.
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Stir the liquid into the sugar mixing well. Add part of the liquid first, then add more a few drops at a time, as needed, until you reach the right consistency. This icing is the proper consistency when it coats the spoon.