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Estonian Kringle Recipe

Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: Estonian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Rise: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 437kcal
Author: Becky Hardin - Easy Dessert Recipes
Enjoy a classic holiday dessert with this flavorful Estonian Kringle recipe. It is the perfect baked treat to bring with you to holiday gatherings and parties with family and friends.
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Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)
  • Baking Sheet
  • Instant Read Thermometer (optional)
  • Stand Mixer (optional)
  • Hand Mixer (optional)

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 7 grams (1 envelope)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 13 grams
  • ¾ cup milk 170 grams, lukewarm (110°F)
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract 4 grams
  • ¼ cup salted butter 57 grams, melted (½ stick)
  • 1 large egg 50 grams, room temperature
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour 270 grams
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar 4 grams

For the Filling

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter 57 grams, softened (½ stick)
  • ½ cup salted butter 113 grams, softened (1 stick)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar 53 grams
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 9 grams
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans 29 grams
  • ¼ cup raisins 37 grams

Instructions

  • 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.
    2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, ¾ cup milk, 1 teaspoon maple extract, ¼ cup salted butter, 1 large egg
    yeast mixture for estonian kringle in a glass bowl.
  • 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.
    2¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon brown sugar
    estonian kringle dough in a glass bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Prepare the filling. Cream the butters, brown sugar, and cinnamon together. Set aside.
    ¼ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup salted butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
    estonian kringle cinnamon filling in a white bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into an 18x12-inch rectangle.
  • Add the butter mixture to the dough and spread, stopping ½-inch from the edge.
    cinnamon filling spread onto estonian kringle dough with a rubber spatula.
  • Evenly sprinkle the pecans and raisins over top. Tightly roll the dough lengthwise from one side to the other.
    ¼ cup chopped pecans, ¼ cup raisins
    filled estonian kringle dough rolled up into a log on a wood cutting board.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the dough log in half lengthwise.
    chefs knife cutting rolled filled estonian kringle dough in half lengthwise on a wood cutting board.
  • 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.
    filled estonian kringle dough braided on a wood cutting board.
  • Pinch to seal the ends together and connect the top ends to the bottom ends, forming a circle.
    braided estonian kringle dough in a wreath shape on a wood cutting board.
  • Place onto a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 22 minutes, until golden brown and 205°F internally. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Be sure to place a bit of flour on your table or any other surface before you begin rolling the dough to keep it from sticking.
  • If you don't have pecans, you can use walnuts.
  • When rolling the dough, make sure to do so tightly to keep it all together. If you’re not rolling it tightly enough, it can easily fall apart
Storage: Store Estonian kringle tightly wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 781IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg