KAFFEBROD (Swedish Tea Ring) 
1 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar
2 cake yeast
2 eggs
Melted butter
Cinnamon
1/4 c. butter
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. lukewarm water
4 1/2 c. flour
Brown sugar
Chopped nuts (optional)

Scald milk and pour over butter, sugar and salt, crumble yeast into lukewarm water to soften. Cool milk to lukewarm, add yeast. Add well beaten eggs. Beat in flour to make a soft dough.

Turn out on a floured board and knead until smooth. Form into ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise until double in bulk. When light, shape into 2 rectangular sheets about 1/4 inch thick. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll in jelly roll fashion and shape into rings.

Place on greased cookie sheets and cut with scissors at 1 inch intervals almost through ring. Turn slices slightly. Cover and let rise until double in bulk. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 20-30 minutes.

While warm, frost with confectioners' frosting and sprinkle with chopped nuts. If desired, sprinkle 1 cup chopped dried fruit on dough before rolling. Makes 2 rings.

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