Christmas Ring

To make: dissolve the yeast in the warm milk and add 1 tablespoon of flour, until a smooth batter forms

Let it rise in a bowl until it overflows

In another container, mix together the butter and remaining ingredients from the dough, beating the egg whites with confectioner's sugar first

Add the yeast mixture

Knead well until it becomes sticky

Let it rise for about 1 hour and a half

Once risen, divide into 3 equal parts

Roll out each part to a thickness of 1/2 cm

Brush with melted butter

Mix together the coconut, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, egg whites, and butter

Cook over low heat until it detaches from the sides of the pan

Spread the mixture over the dough

Sprinkle with fruit

Roll up like a croissant

Cut to a width of 3 fingers

Place the pieces in a round mold, alternating between upright and laid-down pieces

Let it rise again for about 1/2 hour

Bake in a hot oven

Mix together the glaze ingredients and spread over the still-warm ring.