SWEDISH TEA RING

(a) (b) (c) all same as for Pan Buns. Same as for Pan Buns.

Assemble the following:

2 small bowls

Set of measuring spoons Rolling pin

Measuring cup

Baking sheet

Kitchen scissors (sharp) Wire rack

Tea towel or cloth same size Spatula

Pastry brush

Small bowl for icing Spoon to blend icing

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons soft or melted butter Y2 cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

Ya cup chopped dates (OR raisins or currants)

1 cup icing sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or water Y2 teaspoon vanilla

6 glazed or maraschino cherries 2 tablespoons chopped nuts

Melt the 2 tablespoons shortening or butter and grease the sheet with part of melted shortening.

Roll dough into rectangle (9” x 18”). Spread with butter. (Leave a strip along one lengthwise edge unbuttered so it can be sealed more easily after rolling up). Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle with dates. (Y2 cup raisins or currants may be used, or a_ mixture including nuts.)