Swedish Tea Ring

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  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Additional Time

    2 hrs 30 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    24 people

  • Calories

    218 kcal

  • Course

    Baked Goods

  • Cuisine

    Swedish

Swedish Tea Ring

Though it seems like this sweet bread takes a long time, the bulk of it is hands-off. Have the dough rise the day before during last-minute gift wrapping and bake before bedtime - it will warm nicely in the oven the next morning.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter softened. (8 tablespoons, unsalted
  • 2 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

For the filling

  • 2 Tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup almonds finely chopped

To finish

  • 1 egg beaten

Optional

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons milk plus more as needed

Instructions

  1. Heat milk and water to just warm (about 80 degrees F). Add yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar, stir to dissolve. Pour into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add 2 cups flour and mix until smooth. Mix in butter, 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, salt and cardamom.
  3. Stir in 2 to 2 1/2 cups of flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Flour a board or countertop and turn out dough. Knead until smooth and elastic, adding more flour as necessary to prevent sticking. Dough should be soft and supple.
  4. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in bulk, 1 hour to 90 minutes.
  5. Punch dough down and divide into two.
  6. Roll one half into a rectangle about 18x10 inches, brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup almonds. (Note - you do not need to use all the sugar, especially if you plan on icing the ring.) Roll up jelly-roll style and place on a baking sheet, connecting ends to form a ring. Cut dough at 1 -inch intervals almost all the way through, but keeping each slice connected. Repeat with remaining dough. Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  7. Brush rings with beaten egg. Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes.
  8. To serve, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until a smooth icing forms. Drizzle over the top and serve warm.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 218kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 112mg (5%) Potassium 85mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 200IU (4%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 218 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 218kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 112mg 5%
Potassium 85mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 200IU 4%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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