“Bear Claws” or Swedish Tea Ring
Use Sweet Dough recipe. After kneading dough, roll it to 1/2” thickness. Butter dough, sprinkle with filling, and roll lengthwise. Shape roll into a ring on cookie sheet. Cut or slice at 1” intervals about 2/3 of the way through. Pull sections apart and twist slightly. Let rise. Bake in 350 degree oven until golden. Decorate with nuts and icing.
FILLING:
Combine:
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. nuts
3/4 c. raisins or fruit mix
ICING:
Combine evaporated milk or milk with 2 c. sifted powdered sugar, salt and 1 tsp. vanilla until spreading consistency.
