NORWEGIAN CULTURE
Ingredients
For the Dough
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 Tbsp. water, lukewarm
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 1/8 cups (300 g) flour
1/3 cup (50 g) sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cardamom (preferably fresh)
7 oz. (200 g) unsalted room temperature butter
For the Filling
5 Tbsp. (75 g) butter
1/3 cup (50 g) sugar
1/2 cup (50 g) raisins
1/2 cup (50 g) citron, finely chopped
1/2 cup (50 g) almonds, chopped
Recipe
Step 1
Combine yeast and warm water in a small bowl. Let rest until the yeast dissolves and begins to foam (about 10 min). Gently beat in the eggs.
Step 2
Sift together the flour, sugar, salt and cardamom. Once well combined cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix in the eggs and work until you have a smooth elastic dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
Step 3
Before working with your dough prepare your filling. Whip together the butter and sugar until light and creamy. Cover and set aside in a cool space.
Step 4
Punch the dough down and turn it out onto a floured board. Knead dough, adding flour as needed to prevent sticking, until dough is soft and elastic. Roll out into a 6 x 34-inch (15 x 86 cm) ribbon.
Step 5
Spread the filling over the dough. Sprinkle with raisins, citron and almonds. Fold the long sides toward the center with the edges overlapping slightly.
Step 6
Form the dough into a kringle (or ring) shape on a large cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. Cover and let rise until doubled.
Step 7
Brush the surface with egg and sprinkle with sugar and sliced almonds.
Step 8
Bake in a 375ºF (190º C) oven for 25 – 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Source: Ekte Norsk Mat – Authentic Norwegian Cooking by Astrid Karlsen Scott