pumpkin kringla
Kringla is a traditional Norwegian pastry. It is sort of like a pretzel, but sweeter. I've been making them for years, but recently started adding pumpkin to the mix during the autumn months. It adds a delicious, modern touch to this classic baked good. YUM!
prep time
cook time
10 Min
method
Bake
yield
about 30-40 pieces
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs, well beaten
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup butter milk
- 1/2 cup butter, unsalted (softened)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spices
How To Make pumpkin kringla
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Step 1In a mixing bowl, cream sugar, pumpkin, and butter together. Mix eggs into sugar mixture until completely incorporated.
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Step 2In another mixing bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
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Step 3Mix butter milk and zests together.
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Step 4Add butter milk mixture and flour mixture to the sugar mixture, alternating between butter milk and flour until all the ingredients are completely incorporated into a stiff dough.
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Step 5Chill dough for 24 hours.
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Step 6Preheat oven to 425'F
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Step 7Roll dough out into 1/2 inch ropes. Tie ropes into any shape knot you desire. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Use an egg wash before baking, if desired, to get a more glossy finish. Cool for 10 minutes before eating. Glaze with a simple sugar icing if desired for a neat look.
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Category:
Other Breakfast
Category:
Other Desserts
Category:
Other Breads
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#squash
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#swedish
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Method:
Bake
Culture:
Scandinavian
Ingredient:
Flour
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