SWEDISH TEA RING

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This Swedish Tea Ring is sooo good and great for any party

Provided by Eddie Jordan

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

SWEET DOUGH
2 c lukewarm milk
1/2 c sugar
2 tsp salt
2 envelopes of yeast
2 eggs
1/2 c soft shortening
7 to 71/2 c sifted flour
FILLING
2 Tbsp softened butter
1/2 c sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c raisins
POWDERED SUGAR GLAZE, CHERRIES AND NUTS FOR DECORATION

Steps:

  • 1. Sprinkle yeast into mixture. stir until yeast is dissolved Stir in eggs and shortening.
  • 2. Mix in first with spoon then with hand. Add flour in two additions, using the amount necessary to make it easy to handle.
  • 3. Let rise in a warm, covered place until doubled in size. Punch down and let rise again, at least an hour maybe two. then roll out into a 9 by 18 inch rectangle.
  • 4. Spread with softened butter and sprinkle with 1/2 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Sprinkle with raisins. Roll up tightly, beginning at wide side. SEAL BY PINCHING EDGES OF ROLL TOGETHER.
  • 5. Place sealed-side down in ring on lightly greased baking sheet. Join ends of ring , seal
  • 6. With scissors, make cuts 2/3of the way through the ring, at 1 inch intervals. Turn each section on its side making a wreath shape. Let rise and bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • 7. Drizzle with a thin, powdered sugar icing and decorate with cherries and nuts.

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