Swedish Tea Ring

Name: Swedish Tea Ring
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. lukewarm milk; 1 c. sugar; 2 tsp. salt; 2 pkg. dry yeast; 1/2 c. warm water; 2 eggs; 1/2 c. soft shortening; 7 c. plain flour, sifted; 2 Tbsp. softened butter; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 c. raisins; nuts; cherries

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. lukewarm milk
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water
2 eggs
1/2 c. soft shortening
7 c. plain flour, sifted
2 Tbsp. softened butter
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. raisins
nuts
cherries

Directions

1

Mix milk, 1/2 cup sugar and salt together.
2

Dissolve yeast in warm water; stir into milk mixture.
3

Stir in eggs and shortening. Mix in with spoon, then with hand, the plain flour.
4

Add flour in two additions.
5

Gather into ball and knead on lightly floured board.
6

Knead until smooth and elastic.
7

Place in greased bowl. Cover with damp cloth and let rise 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
8

Punch down and let rise again 30 to 45 minutes.
9

Divide dough into 2 equal parts (makes 2 large rings).