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For dough, soften yeast in lukewarm water.
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(Use warm water for dry yeast.)
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Pour scalded milk over sugar, salt and shortening.
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Cool to lukewarm.
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Stir in 1 cup flour and egg.
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Add softened yeast and oats.
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Stir in enough more flour to make a soft dough.
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Turn out on lightly floured board or canvas; knead until smooth and satiny; about 10 minutes.
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Round dough into ball; place in greased bowl; brush lightly with melted shortening.
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Cover and let rise in warm place until double in size, about 1 hour.
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While dough is rising, prepare filling.
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For filling, combine apricots, water, lemon juice and sugar in medium-sized saucepan.
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Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until thickened.
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Cool.
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Punch dough down; cover; let rest 10 minutes.
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Roll to form an 18x12-inch rectangle.
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Brush with melted butter; spread with filling.
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Starting with long side, roll up as for jelly roll.
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Form into circle on greased cooky sheet, sealed edge down.
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Make cuts 23 of way through ring at 1-inch intervals.
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Turn one section to left and next to right.
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Repeat around ring.
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[Cut edges showing a spiral of filling will be exposed, and parallel with the work surface.]
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Brush lightly with melted shortening.
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Cover; let rise in warm place until nearly double in size, about 45 minutes.
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Bake in preheated moderate oven (350 F.) 20 to 25 minutes.
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Drizzle with confectioner's sugar frosting while still warm.
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Makes one large tea ring.
