Danish Kringle

Total Time Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min. + cooling
Yield 2 kringles (10 slices each)
Test Kitchen Approved
Everyone agrees that no store-bought kringle can top this homemade version. The nut filling and sweet glaze give this spectacular coffee cake great flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1/2 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature, beaten
  • FILLING:
  • 1-1/2 cups finely chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • GLAZE:
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 4 teaspoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Dissolve yeast in warm water; stir into flour mixture with warm milk and egg. Beat until smooth (dough will be very soft). Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but not more than 24 hours.
  2. Punch dough down. Divide dough in half; refrigerate one half. On a well-floured surface, roll remaining half into a 15x6-in. rectangle.
  3. Combine filling ingredients. Spread half of the filling down center of rectangle in a 2-in. strip. Fold sides of dough over filling; overlapping 1-1/2-in.; pinch edges to seal. Shape into an oval; pinch ends together. Place seam side down on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes. Combine confectioners' sugar, water and vanilla; spread over the kringles. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 268 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Everyone agrees that no store-bought kringle can top this homemade version. The nut filling and sweet glaze give this spectacular coffee cake great flavor.
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