Danish Kringle Recipe

Make the Dough

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups bread flour, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon salt. Pour the flour mixture, along with the cubed 1 cup cold unsalted butter, into a food processor fitted with the blade attachment.
2. Pulse the food processor until the butter has been evenly distributed and nearly broken down. You should still see some small chunks of butter throughout.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup whole milk and 1 large egg. Add the flour mixture to the liquids and, using a wooden spoon, stiff spatula, or your hands, mix the wet and dry ingredients together thoroughly.
4. Knead the dough together and shape it into a long rectangle. Cut the dough in half lengthwise. Place the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour.
5. Once the dough has chilled, place it on a lightly floured surface, and using a rolling pin, roll each section of dough out into a long rectangle, about 6 by 24 inches.

Add the Filling

1. While the dough is chilling, preheat an oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
2. Separate 2 cups marzipan in half. Roll each half out to the length of the dough and smash it slightly flat. Lay the marzipan onto each section of dough. If it ends up being a little too long after flattening, you can trim it to fit inside the dough.
3. Fold one side of the dough over the marzipan and the remaining section of dough over the top of that. Using a bit of water, secure the seam. Flip the Kringle over to place the seam on the bottom.
4. Shape each length of the kringle into an oval, joining the ends together by fitting one side into the end of the other, and seal the seam with a bit of water. (My ovals ended up being about 12 by 9 inches from the longest points to the widest points).
5. Place each kringle on its own sheet pan. Whisk 1 egg white and 2 teaspoons water in a small bowl. Brush the egg white egg wash on top of each kringle. Bake them one at a time for 20-25 minutes or until the kringle is golden brown. Keep the other kringle in the fridge while it waits to bake.

Make the Glaze

1. Once the kringles are fully baked, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool to room temperature. While they are cooling, make the glaze by whisking together 2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 teaspoon almond extract in a medium bowl.
2. Once the kringles are cooled, drizzle the glaze across each kringle. Sprinkle the ¼ cup sliced almonds, across the tops, and enjoy!