PASTRY RING RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. In a large another large bowl, dissolve yeast and remaining sugar in warm water. Add milk, egg and crumb mixture; beat until well blended. Stir in currants. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Line two baking sheets with foil and grease the foil; set aside. For filling, in a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy; stir in pecans. , Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 14x7-in. rectangle; spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. , Place loaves seam side down on prepared pans; pinch ends together to form a ring. With scissors, cut from outside edge two-thirds of the way toward center of ring at 1-in. intervals. Separate strips slightly; twist to allow filling to show. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. , For glaze, in a small saucepan, cook butter over medium heat until lightly browned, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over pastry rings.

Steps:

• For the bacon-veggie mixture: Add the red bell pepper, onion, bacon, and oregano to a bowl. Season with salt and mix until even.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over low heat and add the veggie mixture. Cook and stir until the veggies start getting tender.
• Add the baby spinach. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes.
• For the beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the beef.
• Season with salt. Cook the meat on all sides until browned, or for around 15 minutes.
• For the ring: Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place on it one puff pastry sheet.
• Add the veggie and bacon mixture. Form it into a ring. Add the two beef pieces on top. Try to follow the form of the ring. Cover the beef with the slices of mozzarella.
• Cover all with the second puff pastry sheet. Cut a hole through the upper sheet corresponding to the center of the ring using an upside down glass. Cut off the extra puff pastry using a pizza cutter. Try to follow the circular form of the ring. Press along the edge of the puff pastry ring using a fork.
• Coat the puff pastry ring with the whisked egg using a brush. Bake for 45 minutes at 385°F/195°C.