Swedish Tea Ring
This is a sweet bread made with yeast. You shape it by hand into a ring. It has a sweet filling inside.
You can top the bread with icing. Sliced almonds add a nice crunch if you like them.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 9, 2026Share
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This is a sweet bread made with yeast. You shape it by hand into a ring. It has a sweet filling inside.
You can top the bread with icing. Sliced almonds add a nice crunch if you like them.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 14
1 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
3 tablespoons white sugar
0.5 teaspoon salt
3.25 cups bread flour
0.75 teaspoon active dry yeast
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
0.75 cup packed brown sugar
0.5 cup raisins
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
0.5 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon milk, or as needed
Instructions
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1
Put milk, egg, butter, sugar, salt, flour, and yeast in a bread machine. Use the Dough cycle. Move the dough to a greased bowl. Cover it and let it rise for 1 to 1.5 hours.
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Grease two baking sheets or use parchment paper.
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Cut the dough into two halves. Roll each piece into a 12 by 16 inch rectangle. Spread one tablespoon of soft butter on each piece. Mix the cinnamon, brown sugar, and raisins in a bowl.
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4
Put the cinnamon mix on the buttered dough. Roll the dough up from the long side. Pinch the edges shut. Shape them into rings and pinch the ends. Put them on the baking sheets. Cut the rings 2/3 of the way through every inch with scissors. Open the cuts slightly.
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You can wrap the dough in plastic and put it in the fridge overnight. Let it warm up for 30 minutes before you bake it.
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If you do not use the fridge, cover the rings with a towel. Let them rise for 40 minutes.
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Set two oven racks. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Bake for 10 minutes. Turn the sheets around. Bake for 10 more minutes until the bread is light brown.
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9
Mix the powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk. Pour the icing over the warm bread.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 83 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 2g
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Saturated Fat 1g
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Cholesterol 12mg
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Sodium 68mg
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Total Carbohydrate 16g
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Protein 1g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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