2 1lb loaves frozen bread dough, thawed
1/2 c sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1-1/4 c sifted powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 c butter, melted
1/2 c chopped pecans
Milk (about 4 tsp)
Chopped pecans (or you can use halves)
Lightly grease the inside of a Dutch oven. On a lightly floured surface, flatten the thawed dough slightly. Cut each loaf into 4 pieces (total of 8). Form each piece into a rope about 18" long. Brush each rope on all sides with melted butter. Stir together sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Place the sugar mixture on a sheet of foil.
Roll rope in sugar mixture to coat evenly. Shape rope into a coil in the center of the Dutch oven. Roll another rope in sugar. Attach securely to end of first rope and continue coil. Continue coating ropes and attaching to form a 10-11" circle. Sprinkle any remaining sugar over coil. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Cover and let rise near the fire for about 45 minutes (this can be a great thing to do while the rest of the dinner is cooking). Place Dutch oven over 6-8 coals, and place 14-16 coals on lid. Bake for 30 minutes or till done. Cover with foil last 15 minutes to prevent over browning if necessary. Cool about 15 minutes.
Stir together powdered sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to make a thick glaze. Spoon the glaze over the top of the ring. Top with pecans.