NORWEGIAN ALMOND KRINGLE RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450F.
• For crust layer: In a mixing bowl, combine flour and softened butter with a fork or a pastry cutter - just like you're making a pie crust. Add cold water and continue mixing until dough comes together. Spread dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet into a 12-inch by 16-inch rectangle.
• For pastry layer: In a medium saucepan, add water and butter and cook over medium heat until butter melts. Add flour and stir. Reduce heat to low and continue stirring until the dough forms a ball. Add one egg at a time, beating well each time. Add almond flavoring.
• Spread the pastry layer over the crust layer, using your hands or a spatula. Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350F and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown. Remove from oven to cool.
• For frosting: Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth. Add additional almond flavoring if you prefer a stronger flavor. Apply frosting to the cooled pastry crust and cut into small triangles. Top each piece with a few chopped almonds.

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolks and vanilla. Put the soda in the sour milk and sour cream. Add to the egg mixture. Add the sifted dry ingredients.
• Chill well. Roll in long rolls and form into bows or pretzel shapes.
• Bake in a hot oven, 450 degrees, until light brown or paler if you like.