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Danish Kringle Recipe

A delicious and flaky Danish pastry filled with almond paste and topped with icing.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Danish
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cold butter cut into small pieces
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • ½ cup milk warmed
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • ¼ cup sugar

Filling

  • 1 cup almond paste
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large bowl, combine flour and cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. 2. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, egg, and sugar. Mix well.
  3. 3. Combine yeast mixture with flour mixture. Mix until dough forms.
  4. 4. Roll dough out into a rectangle. Spread almond paste, brown sugar, and cinnamon over dough.
  5. 5. Roll up dough from long side, seal edges, and shape into a pretzel or ring.
  6. 6. Place on a greased baking sheet. Let rise for 30 minutes.
  7. 7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. 8. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make icing. Drizzle over warm kringle.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Almond, Icing, Pastry
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