Swedish Tea Ring
A soft and fluffy Swedish-style tea ring, filled with sweet dried fruits and nuts, makes an ideal Christmas breakfast pastry.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 F.
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Heat milk, butter, and sugar to a simmer, then cool to lukewarm.
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Stir yeast into the lukewarm mixture.
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Add 7 cups flour and stir.
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Cover and let dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
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Add remaining flour and baking powder, stir to combine.
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Divide dough into 2 or 3 pieces.
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Roll each dough piece into a 1/2-inch thick, long rectangle.
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Pour 3/4 cup butter over the dough, then sprinkle with half of the cinnamon and sugar.
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Top with half the dried fruits and pecans.
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Tightly roll dough, pinch the seam, and cut into 2-inch slices.
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Join the ends of the roll to form a ring, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Cut about 10 slits 3/4 of the way through the ring, then turn each section onto its side.
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Brush rings with melted butter, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
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Bake for 25 minutes until lightly browned.
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Whisk powdered sugar, milk, almond extract, and vanilla extract for icing, adjusting consistency as needed.
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Cool rings slightly, drizzle with icing, then slice and serve.