Estonian Kringle
Estonian Kringle is a traditional Estonian pastry that is often served during festive occasions. It is a braided sweet bread filled with a variety of fillings such as cinnamon sugar, marzipan, or nuts. The dough is typically soft and slightly sweet, making it a popular treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fillings of your choice:
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and knead until a smooth dough forms.
- Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread your desired filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll up the dough tightly to form a log and then twist it into a braid.
- Place the braid on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let the Kringle cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 447kcal (22%)Carbohydrates: 68g (23%)Protein: 10g (20%)Fat: 14g (22%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 75mg (25%)Sodium: 322mg (14%)Potassium: 157mg (4%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 14g (16%)Vitamin A: 463IU (9%)Vitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 59mg (6%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
