Kringla (Danish Puff Pastry)

The pastry is perfectly flaky and buttery with a touch of almond flavor.
It’s a crowd-pleaser and great for any occasion.

The recipe is time-consuming and requires some skill.
With two separate baking times and lots of mixing, it may not be suitable for novice bakers.

While this pastry is not the healthiest option due to its high fat and sugar content, it can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	1/2 cup butter
	1 cup flour
	2 tablespoons water
	1/2 cup butter
	1 cup water
	1 cup flour
	3 eggs
	1 teaspoon almond extract
	1 cup powdered sugar
	1 tablespoon milk
	1/2 teaspoon vanilla or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1.	Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.	In a saucepan, bring 1/2 cup butter and 2 tablespoons water to a boil.
3.	Remove from heat and add 1 cup flour. Stir until mixture forms a ball.
4.	Add one egg at a time, beating well after each addition.
5.	Stir in almond extract.
6.	Spread mixture in an ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
7.	Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown and puffy.
8.	Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
9.	In a saucepan, bring 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water to a boil.
10.	Remove from heat and add 1 cup flour. Stir until mixture forms a ball.
11.	Add one egg at a time, beating well after each addition.
12.	Spread mixture carefully over cooled crust.
13.	Bake for 50–60 minutes or until golden brown and very puffy.
14.	Cool completely.
15.	Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla or almond extract.
16.	Drizzle over pastry.
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