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Delightful Wisconsin Apple Kringle Recipe

Wisconsin Apple Kringle made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ½ cup warm milk 110°F
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups peeled and diced apples e.g., Granny Smith
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg optional
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 2 tablespoons milk for glaze

Instructions

  • Activate the yeast in warm milk with sugar and salt.
  • Combine the yeast mixture with egg and flour.
  • Knead and let the dough rise.
  • Prepare the apple filling while dough rises.
  • Roll out dough and layer with butter.
  • Add the apple filling and shape the Kringle.
  • Allow for the final rise before baking.
  • Bake until golden and glazed.
  • Prepare the glaze and drizzle it over the cooled pastry.