Wisconsin Apple Kringle Pastry (Recipe for Printing)

Flaky pastry with spiced apple filling and vanilla glaze, inspired by Wisconsin's classic kringle.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
05 - 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
06 - 1/3 cup whole milk, warmed
07 - 2 teaspoons water
08 - 1 large egg

→ Filling

09 - 2 ounces apple pie filling
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

→ Glaze

11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 2 to 3 teaspoons water

# How to Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, stir together warm whole milk, water, and active dry yeast. Allow the mixture to stand for 5 minutes, until a frothy layer forms.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and granulated sugar. Incorporate cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fork until the texture is coarse and crumbly.
03 - Add the foamy yeast mixture and egg to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Avoid overworking the dough.
04 - Shape the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
05 - Preheat oven to 375°F. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a large rectangle.
06 - Spread apple pie filling evenly down the center of the dough rectangle. Sprinkle with ground cardamom.
07 - Fold the dough over the filling lengthwise, sealing the edges securely. Shape the filled dough into an oval or horseshoe and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
08 - Brush with egg wash if desired. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and flaky. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
09 - In a bowl, blend powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough water to achieve a smooth, pourable glaze.
10 - Drizzle the glaze over the cooled Kringle. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For best results, keep ingredients cold during preparation for a flaky texture.