Swedish Kringles

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 3
Delicious Swedish Kringles recipe for your breakfast
in Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hour 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon water , or as needed
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup confectioners ' sugar
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter , softened
1 teaspoon almond extract

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
415
Sugar
21g
Fat
26g
Swedish Kringles are a delicious pastry that originated in Sweden and quickly became popular worldwide. They are a braided pastry with almond paste filling; the dough is light, fluffy, and covered with sweet powdered sugar. This breakfast treat is perfect for those who want something slightly sweet but not too heavy. It is ideal to enjoy with a cup of black coffee or hot tea.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Combine 1 cup flour and 1/2 cup butter in a bowl until crumbly.
3.Mix in water, a tablespoon at a time, until dough forms.
4.Roll dough out into a rectangle shape on a lightly floured surface.
5.Spread 1/2 cup butter evenly over dough.
6.Mix 1 cup flour, eggs, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and 1 cup water together in a separate bowl until smooth.
7.Pour mixture over butter layer in the center of the dough.
8.Cut diagonal lines every 1 1/2 inches on both sides of the filling layer.
9.Cross the strips over the filling one at a time from each side in an alternating fashion to create a braid-like appearance.
10.Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 50 minutes.
11.Combine confectioners' sugar, heavy cream, 1 tablespoon softened butter, and 1 teaspoon almond extract until smooth and pourable.
12.Spread over the kringles while still warm.

PROS

Swedish Kringles are easy to make and have a unique braid-like appearance.

The dough is soft and flavorful, with a rich almond flavor.

CONS

Baking this pastry can take some time and can be slightly complicated for beginners.

It is high in calories and sugar and should be eaten in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Swedish Kringles have no nutritional benefits but are a delicious treat to indulge in occasionally.
Almonds used in the recipe have been shown to be beneficial for heart health, and consuming them in limited quantities may help to lower cholesterol levels.

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