Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2/3 c. half and half
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 T butter flavored shortening
- 3 large eggs (well beaten)
- 2/3 c. lukewarm water
- 2 T sugar
- 2 T dry yeast
- 6 c. pastry flour
- 8 ounce softened cream cheese
- 1/4 c. granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 c. minced almonds
- 1/4 c. softened butter
- 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoon cream
- 1 ounce softened cream cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon almond flavoring
Directions
- Note: Make 2 batches of filling and icing for each tea ring.Scald half and half. Stir in sugar, salt and shortening. Cool to lukewarm; add in lukewarm water and additional 2 tbsp of sugar. Sprinkle in dry yeast and dissolve. Add in large eggs, stir well. Add in 3 cups flour, beat unitl smooth. Add in remaining 3 cups in mixer. Add in 2 more cups, knead for 10 min.
- Put in greased bowl, brush top lightly with oil. Rise 1 hour and 25 min or possibly till double. Punch dough and divide in half. Roll each half into a 14x12 inch rectangle.
- Mix cream cheese, softened butter and almond butter till smooth. Spread 1/2 on each rectangle. Mix sugars and cinnamon and spread 1/2 on each rectangle, then minced almonds. Roll up as for a jelly roll.
- Place on greased cookie sheet. Form each piece into a circle and seal ends together firmly. Cut 1 inch slices almost through the top with scissors. Turn each slice partly on side, pointing away from the center. Cover and rise 55 min. Bake at 350 for 30 min.
- Drizzle icing over immediately (this will freeze well wrapped). You can reheat on Christmas morning. Don't put the icing on if you freeze.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 162g | |
Recipe makes 12 servings | |
Calories 514 | |
Calories from Fat 159 | 31% |
Total Fat 18.18g | 23% |
Saturated Fat 9.41g | 38% |
Trans Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 96mg | 32% |
Sodium 282mg | 12% |
Potassium 183mg | 5% |
Total Carbs 77.64g | 21% |
Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
Sugars 28.08g | 19% |
Protein 10.7g | 17% |
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