4.8 from 12 votes
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.
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
Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
- Add 2 cups flour and mix until smooth. Mix in butter, 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, salt and cardamom.
- 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.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in bulk, 1 hour to 90 minutes.
- Punch dough down and divide into two.
- 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.
- Brush rings with beaten egg. Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes.
- To serve, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until a smooth icing forms. Drizzle over the top and serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
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: 24 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218
% 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.