Swedish Tea Ring
Posted on April 2nd, 2008 | Rating:
| Category: Miscellaneous
2 packages active dry yeast
1 C warm water, 105 degrees F to 115 degrees F
1/2 C melted butter
1/2 C sugar
3 slightly beaten eggs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cardamom (optional)
4 to 4 1/2 C all-purpose flour
1/2 C softened butter
1/2 C sugar
1 T ground cinnamon
1 C blanched almonds, finely chopped (optional)
Glaze:
1 C powdered sugar
2 T hot coffee or milk
1/2 tsp almond extract
In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in the 1/2 cup melted butter, 1/2 cup sugar, the eggs, salt, cardamom, and 4 cups flour until dough is smooth. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.
Turn dough onto a floured board and roll out to make a 20 - 24 inch square. Spread with a thin layer of softened butter right to the edge. Mix 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon and sprinkle over the butter. Sprinkle the almonds over the cinnamon sugar. Roll up as for a jelly roll.
Grease a baking sheet and place the roll on the sheet, shaping it into a ring. Pinch ends together to close the circle. With scissors, cut almost through the ring at 1/2 inch intervals. Turn each piece so that the cut side is exposed. Let rise until almost doubled.
Preheat oven to 375ยบ F. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until just golden. While ring bakes, mix the glaze ingredients. Brush while hot with the glaze.