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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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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 king arthur unbleached 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 egg, 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 15-in. x 6-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 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
4. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 15 minutes. Combine confectioners' sugar, water and vanilla; spread over the kringles. Sprinkle with nuts. Yield: 2 kringles (10 slices each).
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