Pineapple Raisin Tea Ring

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:35:15 GMT

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°F.

Step 2

Soften dry yeast in warm water.

Step 3

Combine in large bowl sugar, shortening, salt and scalded milk. Cool until lukewarm.

Step 4

Stir in eggs and yeast mixture.

Step 5

Add gradually flour for stiff dough.

Step 6

Knead on lightly floured board until smooth and satiny (5–8 minutes).

Step 7

Place in greased bowl and cover. Let rise in warm place (low heated oven) until light and doubled in bulk (1–2 hours).

Step 8

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Step 9

Drain pineapple. Combine in saucepan, pineapple, sugar and cornstarch, cook over medium heat until thick. Add raisins.

Step 10

Divide dough in half. Roll out one portion on floured board to 10 x 12 inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter. Spread with one half cooled filling. Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Sprinkle half over filling, then roll as for jelly-roll.

Step 11

Shape into ring on greased baking sheet. Cut slits with scissors through ring to 1 inch from bottom, about one inch apart. Repeat with other half of dough.

Step 12

Let rise in warm place until light and double in size (45– 60) minutes.

Step 13

Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes.

Step 14

Blend ingredients until smooth (should be quite thin). May be sprinkled with nuts or cherries.

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