Tea Ring

Directions

1. 1
   Stir milk, butter, sugar and salt in a saucepan until warm. Beat eggs very well, reserving 1 teaspoon for glaze.
2. 2
   Add eggs to milk mixture.
3. 3
   Add dry yeast and flour and mix well.
4. 4
   Let rise in warm place until double in bulk.
5. 5
   Knead on floured board.
6. 6
   Roll into rectangular shape and spread with butter.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture.
8. 8
   Roll up; shape into a ring and place in greased 9-inch round pan.
9. 9
   Cut crisscross slits on top, about 1-inch deep.
10. 10
    Let rise until double.
11. 11
    Brush with reserved teaspoon of beaten egg.
12. 12
    Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
13. 13
    Frost with almond glaze.