Wisconsin Apple Kringle Pastry (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender dough wrapped around sweet apple mixture and topped with creamy vanilla icing, following Wisconsin's beloved tradition.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Dough
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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3 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
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2 teaspoons active dry yeast
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1/3 cup whole milk, warmed
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2 teaspoons water
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1 large egg
→ Filling
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2 ounces apple pie filling
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1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
→ Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 to 3 teaspoons water
# How to Make It:
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Mix the warm whole milk, water, and active dry yeast in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until you see a frothy top layer.
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Combine all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and granulated sugar in a big mixing bowl. Cut the cold, diced butter into the dry mix using a pastry cutter or fork until you get a rough, crumbly texture.
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Pour the bubbly yeast mixture and egg into the flour mixture. Mix lightly until barely combined. Don't work the dough too much.
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Form the dough into a ball, wrap it with plastic wrap, and stick it in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
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Heat your oven to 375°F. Roll the chilled dough on a floured surface into a big rectangle.
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Put apple pie filling down the middle of your dough rectangle. Dust it with ground cardamom.
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Fold the dough over the filling lengthwise and pinch the edges closed. Shape it into an oval or horseshoe and put it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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If you want, brush it with some beaten egg. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and flaky. Cool it completely on a wire rack.
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Mix powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough water in a bowl to make a smooth glaze that you can pour.
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Pour the glaze over your cooled Kringle. Wait for the glaze to harden before you cut and serve it.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Keep your ingredients cold while making the dough for the flakiest results.