Serves: 10
Total Calories: 1,788

Basic Sweet Yeast Dough
2 tablespoons softened butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup currants, raisins or mixture of both
ICING
1 cup confectioner's sugar
1 tablespoon milk
few drops vanilla extract or other flavor such as almond, lemon, or orange

1. Place the dough on a lightly floured board and roll into a rectangle about 8-x-16 inches. Spread the dough with softened butter, then sprinkle the brown sugar, cinnamon, and fruit evenly on top.

2. Starting at one of the long sides, carefully roll up the dough like a jellyroll, keeping it as even as possible. Pinch the seam together tightly. (If necessary, carefully shape and pull the roll until it is fairly even in diameter.)

3. Carefully lift the roll onto a greased baking sheet, seam-side down. Join the ends to form a ring and pinch closed. With kitchen shears (or any large clean scissors), make cuts along the outer edge of the ring. The cuts should be about 1 inch apart and a little deeper than halfway into the roll.

4. After making the cuts, gently lift each “petal” (without ripping it from the ring) and turn on its side. Cover and set in a warm spot for about 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.

5. Place in a preheated 375°F oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until well browned. Set the baking sheet on a wire rack and let the ring cool.

6. To prepare the icing, stir together the confectioner’s sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl until very smooth. If it is too thick, add more milk, one drop at a time, until the desired consistency is reached. If too thin, add more confectioner’s sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Spread or drizzle the icing over the cooled ring. Allow the icing to set about 20 minutes before serving.

TIP
After icing the ring (and while the icing is still soft), you can further decorate your already beautiful Swedish Tea Ring with a sprinkling of chopped nuts or candied fruit.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 10
Total Calories: 1,788
Calories from Fat: 474

More Recipes from the Great Natural Breads Made Easy Cookbook:
Basic Sweet Yeast Dough
Jam Buns
Swedish Tea Ring
Caramel Rolls (Schnecken)
Crumb Cake
Hot Cross Buns
Turnovers
Stollen
Kulich
Panettone