This recipe was clipped from Family Circle Magazine and published in 1978, this was found in a large collection. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy.
BASIC SWEET DOUGH
This light and rich yeast dough can be used for making all kinds of sweet breads. “Sometimes I just shape the dough into bowknots and put a gob of jelly in the center of each,” Mrs. Harris says. But more often, she will save half the dough for an Apricot-Pecan Tea Ring.
Makes enough for one (10-inch) Apricot Tea Ring and 16 sweet rolls.
2 envelopes active dry yeast
1/2 cup very warm water
1 cup milk, scalded
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
2 teaspoons salt
5 to 5 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
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I made this tea ring today and it turned out great. This is a good basic sweet dough, not to much work and very versatile. I used almond paste instead of pecans and put a glaze on after it came out of the oven, but that’s about it as far as changes are concerned. Delicious! Thank you.