Christmas Kringle Recipe

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 42 mins

  • Servings

    8 slices

  • Calories

    437 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert, Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    Estonian

Christmas Kringle Recipe

This beautifully braided Christmas kringle is a true holiday classic filled with cinnamon, pecans, and raisins!

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Ingredients

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For the Dough

  • teaspoons active dry yeast (1 envelope)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup milk lukewarm (110°F)
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract
  • ¼ cup salted butter melted (½ stick)
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

For the Filling

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened (½ stick)
  • ½ cup salted butter softened (1 stick)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup Chopped Pecans
  • ¼ cup raisins
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Instructions

  1. Add the yeast and sugar to a small bowl. Add the warm milk, maple extract, melted butter, and the egg and whisk well. Set aside.
  2. In a separate, large bowl, mix the flour and brown sugar together. Add the milk mixture and stir until it starts to thicken. Knead until well combined and shape into a ball. Lightly oil the sides of the bowl and place the dough ball inside, covered with a kitchen towel. Set in a warm place to rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  4. Prepare the filling. Cream the butters, brown sugar, and cinnamon together. Set aside.
  5. Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into an 18x12-inch rectangle.
  6. Add the butter mixture to the dough and spread, stopping ½-inch from the edge.
  7. Evenly sprinkle the pecans and raisins over top. Tightly roll the dough lengthwise from one side to the other.
  8. Use a sharp knife to cut the dough log in half lengthwise.
  9. Pinch together the top of both pieces of dough. Then, cross the dough pieces over each other as if braiding, keeping the cut sides up.
  10. Pinch to seal the ends together and connect the top ends to the bottom ends, forming a circle.
  11. Place onto a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 22 minutes, until golden brown and 205°F internally. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Storage: Store Christmas kringle tightly wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1slice Calories 437kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 84mg (28%) Sodium 160mg (7%) Potassium 184mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 781IU (16%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 437 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 437kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 160mg 7%
Potassium 184mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 781IU 16%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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