Christmas Swedish Tea Ring

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fat.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are more affordable and provide sweetness.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are a cost-effective alternative with a similar crunch.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Granulated sugar can be used for frosting at a lower cost.

Heat lukewarm milk in a saucepan until warm, not boiling.

Dissolve active dry yeast in lukewarm milk and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Add melted butter, large egg, and yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.

Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.

Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.

Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle with sugar, ground cinnamon, and raisins.

Roll the dough tightly into a log, then shape into a ring and pinch the ends to seal.

Place the ring on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the ring for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Let cool on a wire rack before glazing.

Mix powdered sugar with a little milk to create a glaze.

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled tea ring.

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