Description
Wisconsin Kringle is a deliciously flaky Danish pastry that blends flavor, tradition, and comfort into every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups All-Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Cold Unsalted Butter (cubed)
6–8 tablespoons Ice Water
Filling of Your Choice (almond paste, fruit preserves, cream cheese, etc.)
Egg Wash (beaten egg mixed with milk)
Powdered Sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water until the dough comes together. Wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the filling of your choice while the dough chills.
- Roll the chilled dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the filling over the dough, leaving space around the edges.
- Fold the shorter sides of the rectangle towards the center, then fold the rectangle in half and pinch the edges to seal.
- Transfer to a lined baking sheet, make slits on top for steam, and brush with egg wash.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use cold butter for the best flakiness. Consider experimenting with different fillings and toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Kringle, Danish pastry, dessert, baking, Wisconsin, family recipes
