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Estonian Kringel

Estonian Kringel

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Kringel is a Christmas cinnamon and honey leavened cake, typical of Scandinavian countries.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 40 min
Preparation: 20 min
Country: Estonia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • W350 flour320g
  • Sourdough100g
  • Milk140mL
  • Egg yolks2unit
  • Wildflower honey60g
  • Butter50g
  • Salt1unit
  • Wildflower honey60g
  • Soft butter50g
  • Ceylon cinnamon10g
  • Egg1unit
  • Pecan nutsto taste

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 11

    Dissolve the yeast in warm milk along with the honey and let it rest for 5 minutes.

  2. STEP 2 OF 11

    Now, while kneading, add the sifted flour little by little.

  3. STEP 3 OF 11

    Add the egg yolks one at a time, and when they are well incorporated, add the soft butter piece by piece, and finally the salt.

  4. STEP 4 OF 11

    Work the dough until it is shiny and elastic. Form a ball and let it rise in a bowl covered with plastic wrap until doubled in size.

  5. STEP 5 OF 11

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the soft butter with the honey and cinnamon and set aside.

  6. STEP 6 OF 11

    When the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.

  7. STEP 7 OF 11

    Spread the cream and roll it up from the long side.

  8. STEP 8 OF 11

    Cut lengthwise and create a braid, then join the ends to form a crown.

  9. STEP 9 OF 11

    Transfer to a mold and brush the surface with the lightly beaten egg and let it rise again until doubled.

  10. STEP 10 OF 11

    Then brush the surface again with the egg, sprinkle with pecan nuts, and bake in a preheated static oven at 170°C for about 35/40 minutes, checking as needed.

  11. STEP 11 OF 11

    Remove from the oven, let cool completely, and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

General Information

Storage notes

Store in a well-sealed food bag and slightly warm it before enjoying in the following days.

More information

You can enrich the Kringel with ingredients of your choice such as dried fruit or chocolate.

Origin

Estonia

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)280.48
Carbohydrates (g)32.1
of which Sugars (g)10.13
Fat (g)13.95
of which Saturates (g)6.7
Protein (g)8.24
Fiber (g)0.8
Sale (g)4.33
  • Proteins
    8.24g·15%
  • Carbohydrates
    32.1g·58%
  • Fats
    13.95g·25%
  • Fibers
    0.8g·1%