SWEDISH TEA RING

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In Sweden, this is called 'Kaffebrod' or Swedish Tea Ring. There are dozens upon dozens of different recipes for Swedish Tea Rings. The filling can vary and include a variety of nuts, dried fruit and other confections. This one is a fairly basic recipe that includes an almond filling and a basic powdered sugar glaze drizzled...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 23

TEA RING PASTRY:
1 1/4 cups milk
1/4 cup water
2 1/4 tsp yeast
1/2 cup granulated sugar
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (8 tablespoons)
2 large eggs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cardamom
FILLING:
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
1/2 tsp almond extract
EGG WASH:
1 large egg, well beaten
1 tsp water
GLAZE:
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract or almond extract
1 to 2 Tbsp milk, as needed for consistency

Steps:

  • 1. In a saucepan, heat the milk and water just until warm (or at 80°F). Add the yeast and 1 Tbsp of the sugar, and stir until the yeast is dissolved.
  • 2. Pour the yeast mixture into a large mixing bowl, and add 2 cups flour. Mix until dough is smooth and well blended. Stir in the butter, remaining sugar, eggs, salt and cardamom. Stir in 2 more cups of flour, and mix until a crumbly dough forms. Turn dough onto a floured surface, and knead about 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic (easily springs back when you pinch a portion of dough and pull it toward you). Add more flour if needed to keep dough from sticking to your work surface. After kneading, the dough should be soft, supple and retain its shape when you form it into a ball. (If dough sinks or flattens, it needs more kneading.)
  • 3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm location for about 60 to 90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  • 4. Punch dough down, and divide into two portions. Set half of the dough aside.
  • 5. Roll one dough half into a rectangle about 18x10-inches in size. In a small bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon of the melted butter and the almond extract. Brush the almond butter on the pastry surface. Combine the sugar and chopped almonds, and sprinkle it evenly over the butter layer.
  • 6. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly butter two small baking sheets; set aside.
  • 7. Roll the wide edge of the dough like a jelly roll (it should be about 18 inches in length). Place the rolled log on one of the baking sheets. Bring the ends together to form a ring, and pinch ends together to seal. Cut dough at about 1 inch intervals about 3/4 of the way through (being careful not to cut it into slices). Repeat with remaining dough half. Set aside for 1 hour to let the tea rings double in size.
  • 8. Mix the egg and water, and brush the tops of the dough with the egg wash.
  • 9. Place baking sheets in the oven and bake 25 to 30 minutes.
  • 10. Whisk the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth but still thin. If needed for consistency, add more milk a little at a time and keep whisking until glaze is thin and smooth. Drizzle a thin line of the glaze over the top of the tea rings. Slice and serve while still warm.

anime_ goth girl
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This is a great recipe for beginners.


nomsa rc sithole
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I can't wait to make this again!


Emma Bedolla
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This was a fun and easy recipe to make.


ebu crationse
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Purnima Budha
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Fatoumata Kamara
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


James Mutisya
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I made this for my family and they loved it.


brother mobile
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


ALIF GAMING
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tea ring turned out perfectly.


Fern
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This is the best Swedish Tea Ring recipe I've ever tried.


Qaisar Fraz
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I'm definitely going to make this for my next party.


Edalere Uthman
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This looks so good!


Philip Maclennan
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


Lehlohonoll Kesalemane
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This recipe is a keeper!


Nsikak James
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This is a beautiful and delicious tea ring.


ARIFUL AKASH
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Subas Pariyar
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This was my first time making a Swedish Tea Ring and it came out great! The instructions were clear and easy to follow.


n emlaka naim islam
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This recipe was easy to follow and the tea ring turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of cardamom and almond flavors.


Trinity Gilbert
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I've been making this Swedish Tea Ring for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the almond filling is divine.


Nabiha Butt
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This Swedish Tea Ring was a hit at my last brunch party! It was so easy to make and turned out beautifully. The cardamom flavor was subtle but really added a special touch.


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