This recipe just SINGS of Christmas. My mom has become famous for making them at Christmas time for decades. She usually makes 3-4 at a time and shares them with friends and family. I know it's called a tea ring, but I think it's best with coffee!
SWEDISH TEA RING
2 pkg yeast
¼ c warm water
1 c milk
¼ c butter
½ c sugar
1 t salt
1 t grated lemon rind
2 eggs beaten
6-7 c sifted flour
Soften yeast in water. Scald milk. Add butter, sugar, and
salt. Cool to lukewarm. Add enough flour
to make a thick batter. (about 5 c) Add yeast, eggs, and rind. Beat well. Stir
in enough flour to make a soft dough (1-2 c) Turn out dough onto lightly
floured board, knead until satin-like in texture. Place in greased bowl, cover,
let rise until double. Punch down. Roll out to 5x10x1/2 inch. Brush with melted
butter, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll lengthwise. Seal edge.
Place on greased sheet. Shape into ring, sealing the ends. With a sharp knife,
slice every inch, about ½ way through. Turn each slice slightly sideways. Brush
with melted butter, or egg wash. Let rise to double.
Bake at 375* 25-30 min.
Cool on rack, frost and decorate like a wreath.
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