Chocolate Tea Ring Recipes

CHOCOLATE TEA RING

Steps:

• Roll out dough on a lightly-floured surface into an 18 x 12-inch rectangle, or divide dough and roll each into a 14 x 8-inch rectangle.Spread surface of dough with butter. Mix sugar, cocoa and cinnamon sprinkle over dough. Sprinkle with raisins and 1/2 cup nuts. Roll dough starting from long side as for jelly roll, sealing edge well. Place sealed side down on a greased baking sheet moisten ends slightly and join to form a ring. With scissors make cuts to within 1 inch of center at 3/4 -inch intervals. Twist each cut section slightly to one side to show filling. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, until doubled, 40 to 50 minutes. Bake in a preheated 375° F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. While hot, spread with Chocolate Icing and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons nuts.

SWEDISH TEA RING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, oil, egg whites, salt and 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Combine the walnuts, cherries, brown sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Punch dough down; roll into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Brush with butter; sprinkle with nut mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. , Place seam side down on a 14-in. pizza pan coated with cooking spray; pinch ends together to form a ring. With scissors, cut from outside edge two-thirds of the way toward center of ring at scant 1-in. intervals. Separate strips slightly; twist to allow filling to show. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes., Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. , In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over tea ring.