The kringle, a cherished Danish pastry, was launched within the seventeenth century by Austrian bakers influenced by the Austrian Habsburgs. “Kringle” stems from the Previous Norse phrase “kran,” which means “circle or ring,” which describes its twisted or oval form, paying homage to pretzels. This distinctive mixture of vibrant satsuma, tart cherries, and nutty marzipan is a pleasant winter twist marrying custom with seasonal taste.
Satuma-Cherry Kringle
- ⅓ cup (80 grams) plus 1 tablespoon (15 grams) water, divided
- 6 tablespoons (72 grams) granulated sugar, divided
- 1 (0.25-ounce) package deal (7 grams) energetic dry yeast*
- 4½ cups (572 grams) bread flour
- 3½ teaspoons (10.5 grams) kosher salt
- 1⅓ cups (303 grams) unsalted European-style butter, cubed and frozen till agency
- 1 cup (240 grams) chilly complete milk
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1 giant egg (50 grams)
- 1 cup (300 grams) Satsuma Marmalade (recipe follows)
- 2 to three tablespoons (44 to 66 grams) cherry preserves*
- 1 cup (360 grams) Marzipan (recipe follows), divided
- Sliced almonds, for sprinkling
- Garnish: confectioners’ sugar
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In a small microwave-safe bowl, stir collectively ⅓ cup (80 grams) water and ½ teaspoon (2 grams) granulated sugar; warmth on excessive in 10-second intervals till an instant-read thermometer registers 110°F (43°C) to 115°F (46°C). Whisk in yeast till dissolved. Let stand till foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.
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Within the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat bread flour, salt, and remaining 5 tablespoons plus 2½ teaspoons (70 grams) granulated sugar at low velocity till mixed. Add ⅓ cup (76 grams) frozen butter; beat till combination resembles coarse bread crumbs, about 3 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup (227 grams) frozen butter; pulse mixer between low velocity and “off” setting simply till butter is coated with flour.
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Add chilly milk to yeast combination; whereas pulsing mixer between low velocity and “off” setting, add yeast combination to flour combination in a gradual, regular stream simply till a shaggy dough comes collectively. (There’ll nonetheless be giant items of butter.) If any flour combination stays at backside of bowl, gently knead by hand to include.
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Calmly mud work floor withall-purpose flour; end up dough onto ready floor, and form right into a tough 7-inch sq.. (Dough will likely be gentle and barely sticky.) Wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze for half-hour.
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Calmly mud work floor withall-purpose flour. Roll dough into an 18×9-inch rectangle, flippantly dusting floor and prime of dough with all-purpose flour as wanted. Fold dough in half so brief sides meet. Pat fold to mark heart. Unfold dough, and pull one brief aspect to heart. Pull reverse aspect to heart so brief sides are touching. Pinch seams collectively; fold alongside heart seam, like closing a e book. (That is referred to as a book-fold.) Rotate dough 90 levels; repeat rolling and folding process as soon as. (Dough will begin out gentle, tough, and considerably sticky however will come collectively; flip dough over as wanted so edges are rolled out as evenly as attainable.) Wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze for quarter-hour.
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Repeat rotating, rolling, and folding process as soon as. (This can make a complete of three book-folds.) Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for no less than 1½ hours or as much as in a single day.
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Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a small bowl, whisk collectively egg and remaining 1 tablespoon (15 grams) water.
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In one other small bowl, stir collectively Satsuma Marmalade and preserves till nicely mixed.
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Calmly mud work floor withall-purpose flour; on ready floor, divide dough in half. Roll half of dough right into a 26×9-inch rectangle. (Dough will likely be skinny. If at any level the dough is tough to roll, cowl with plastic wrap, and let stand for five minutes earlier than rolling once more.) (Hold remaining dough refrigerated till prepared to make use of.) Gently mark dough in thirds crosswise to create 3 (3-inch) sections. Unfold half of marmalade combination (½ cupplus 1 tablespoon or 172 grams) down heart third of rectangle, leaving a ¼-inch border at every brief finish. Crumble ½ cup(180 grams) Marzipan into small items throughout marmalade combination.
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Fold one aspect of dough over filling. Brush remaining aspect and ends of dough with egg wash, and fold over filling and dough. Press firmly on all seams to seal. Make sure that dough and filling are even, there are not any air pockets, and it’s nonetheless 26 inches lengthy. Carry at each ends, and place on a ready pan. Form into an oval, ensuring seam is at heart of oval and never on exterior edges. Press and pinch ends collectively to seal. Oval ought to be a fair thickness and about 10 inches lengthy and eight inches large. Utilizing a fork dipped in flour, dock prime of oval about each 1 inch. Cowl and let rise in a heat, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) till puffed, about half-hour.
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Brush egg combination on prime and sides of assembled kringle; sprinkle sliced almonds onto kringle. Repeat rolling, filling, and shaping process with remaining dough, remaining marmalade combination, and remaining ½ cup (180 grams)Marzipan when first kringle goes in oven.
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Bake till flippantly browned, about 10 minutes. Scale back oven temperature to 350°F (180°C), and bake till golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in heart registers 190°F (88°C) to 200°F (93°C), 15 to twenty minutes extra, masking with foil after 10 minutes of baking to forestall extra browning. Let cool fully on pan on a wire rack.
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Enhance oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Bake remaining kringle as directed. Simply earlier than serving, garnish with confectioners’ sugar, if desired. Retailer in an hermetic container for as much as 3 days.
Satsuma Marmalade
Makes 2⅓ cups
- 9 medium satsumas (840 grams)
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons (5 grams) lemon zest
- ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon (75 grams) contemporary lemon juice
- 1½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon (2.25 grams) kosher salt
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Peel and seed satsumas, reserving peels. Within the work bowl of a meals processor, course of satsuma flesh and peels and lemon zest and juice till nearly easy, about 1 minute. (There ought to nonetheless be some small items remaining.)
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In a medium saucepan, convey satsuma combination to a boil over medium warmth. Scale back warmth to low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in sugar and salt, and improve warmth to medium-high; cook dinner, stirring regularly, till combination is thickened and an instant-read thermometer registers 210°F (98°C), 35 to 40 minutes. Take away from warmth, and let cool fully. Refrigerate in an hermetic container for as much as 1 month.
Marzipan
Makes 1¼ cups
- 2¼ cups (216 grams) blanched almond flour
- 1½ cups (180 grams) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 giant egg white (30 grams)
- 2 teaspoons (8 grams) vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons (8 grams) almond extract
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Within the work bowl of a meals processor, pulse flour and confectioners’ sugar till mixed. Add egg white and extracts; course of till combination holds collectively when pinched. (If combination is simply too dry, add water, 1 teaspoon [5 grams] at a time, processing after every addition.) Tightly wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for as much as 1 month.