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Swedish Tea Ring Recipes

Swedish Tea Ring Recipes

A soft, cardamom-kissed sweet bread spiraled with cinnamon, nuts, and raisins, baked into a festive ring and glazed.
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Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 28 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup warm whole milk About 110°F
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 0.38 cup granulated sugar Divided between dough and a pinch for yeast
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted For the dough
  • 0.75 tsp fine salt
  • 1 large egg Room temperature
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 3.25 cup all-purpose flour Add a little more if dough is sticky
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened For the filling
  • 0.66 cup packed light brown sugar For the filling
  • 1.5 tbsp ground cinnamon For the filling
  • 0.5 cup raisins
  • 0.5 cup sliced almonds Lightly toasted if you like
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For the glaze
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract For the glaze
  • 1.5 tbsp milk For the glaze; add more to thin

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Warm the milk until just hot to the touch, then stir in a pinch of the sugar and the yeast. Let stand until foamy, 5–10 minutes.
  • Whisk in the melted butter, egg, remaining sugar, salt, and cardamom.
  • Add flour gradually and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, 8–10 minutes.
  • Grease a bowl, place the dough inside, and cover. Let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 60–75 minutes.
  • Stir together brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling. Keep the softened butter, raisins, and almonds ready.
  • Punch down the dough and roll into a 10×18-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
  • Spread the softened butter over the dough. Sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar, then scatter raisins and almonds over the top.
  • Roll up tightly from a long edge to form a log, pinching the seam to seal.
  • Transfer the log to a parchment-lined sheet and shape into a ring, sealing the ends together.
  • Snip slits around the ring every 1–1½ inches, cutting two-thirds of the way through. Gently twist each slice slightly outward to fan.
  • Cover lightly and let rise until puffy, 25–35 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 350°F.
  • Bake until deep golden and set, 25–30 minutes. Cool on the pan for 15 minutes.
  • Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the warm ring and let set a few minutes before slicing.

Notes

Try orange zest in the dough or glaze for a bright citrus twist, or swap almonds for pecans. Store covered at room temperature for 2 days, or freeze slices up to 2 months; rewarm in a 300°F oven for 8–10 minutes.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Swedish Tea Ring Recipes flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.