Swedish Tea Ring

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 2 eggs
• 4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds
• 1/4 cup chopped pistachios

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar, butter, cardamom and salt.
2. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
3. Add the yeast mixture to the creamed mixture, stirring until combined.
4. Beat in the eggs until well blended.
5. Gradually stir in enough flour to make a soft dough.
6. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
7. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning it to grease the top.
8. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
9. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 12-inch circle.
10. Sprinkle with almonds and pistachios. Cut into 12 wedges.
11. Roll up each wedge, starting at the wide end.
12. Arrange the wedges in a greased 10-inch tube pan.
13. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
14. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
15. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

Interesting Facts

• Swedish Tea Rings were first created in the 1700s.
• Swedish Tea Rings are traditionally served with a cup of coffee.
• Swedish Tea Rings are often decorated with icing and sprinkles.