FRUITED SWEDISH TEA RING

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Fruited Swedish Tea Ring image

I entered this festive tea ring in our agricultural fair, and it won top honors. Every year, I make around 15 of the tasty "wreaths" to give as fresh-from-the-kitchen gifts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 tea rings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup chopped candied fruit
1/2 cup raisins
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
DOUGH:
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/3 cup sugar, divided
1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
2 large eggs
1/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
4-1/4 to 4-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon whole milk
Candied cherries, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and refrigerate. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast, 1/4 cup water and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/4 cup warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine remaining water and sugar; stir until dissolved. Add yeast mixture, eggs, shortening, salt and 3 cups flour; mix until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 16x9-in. rectangle. Sprinkle filling over dough to within 1/2 in. of edge. , Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Place on greased baking sheets; pinch ends together to form a ring. With a scissors, cut from outside edge two-thirds of the way toward center of ring at 1-in. intervals. Separate strips lightly; twist to allow filling to show. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks for 20 minutes. For icing, combine the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and milk; drizzle over tea rings while warm. Decorate with cherries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

yasmiin Qurux
[email protected]

This tea ring is the perfect breakfast or brunch dish. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend this recipe.


vikas Ali
[email protected]

I made this tea ring for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The dough was light and fluffy, and the filling was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mj Bdown
[email protected]

This tea ring was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The results were amazing. The dough was flaky and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Stormy Ortneck
[email protected]

I'm not a huge fan of tea rings, but this one was really good! The dough was light and fluffy, and the filling was sweet and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


Asib Khan
[email protected]

This tea ring is absolutely gorgeous! It's perfect for special occasions. The dough is flaky and tender, and the filling is bursting with flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tasme Sakima
[email protected]

I made this tea ring for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The dough was light and fluffy, and the filling was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Eric Eazy
[email protected]

This is the best tea ring recipe I've ever tried! The dough is so easy to work with and the filling is incredibly flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves tea rings.


Nivashnie Moonsamy
[email protected]

I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The tea ring turned out perfect. The dough was flaky and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


OTU ROLAND
[email protected]

This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The tea ring was beautiful and tasted even better than it looked. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Pretty Bella
[email protected]

I'm not usually a fan of tea rings, but this one was really good! The dough was light and airy, and the filling was sweet and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


muhammad zahid abbasi
[email protected]

This tea ring was absolutely delicious! The dough was flaky and tender, and the filling was bursting with flavor. I especially loved the crunch of the nuts. This is a keeper recipe!


skyler howell
[email protected]

I made this recipe for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the Swedish tea ring. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive breakfast or brunch dish.


Sanjib Bhujel
[email protected]

This recipe was a hit with my family! The tea ring was moist and flavorful, and the filling was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making this again.