Estonian Kringle
 

Smell that? It’s freshly baked sweet bread filling the kitchen. It’s pure comfort food! This recipe takes that amazing scent and turns it into a delicious twist on Estonian Kringle, or you can call it a giant cinnamon sugar braid.  The best part?  It’s super simple to make!  We’re taking soft dough slathered with butter and sprinkling it with a cinnamon sugar mix. Braid it loosely (don’t worry about perfection!), twist it into a circle, and pop it in the oven.  The reward? A gooey, warm bread bursting with cinnamon sugar flavor in every bite. We admit, we usually devour it warm – this time, I’m trying it with a decadent cream cheese icing drizzle.

This recipe may look intimidating, however it is easy enough for beginners.  It’s perfect for anyone who wants to try baking something impressive without the hassle. Call it Estonian Kringle, a cinnamon swirl, or your new favorite treat – it’s delicious and perfect for sharing (or not sharing, we won’t judge!).

 

Printable recipe card below the photos.

Ingredients are as follows:

3/4 C warm milk
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
1 envelope dry yeast  (1/4 ounce or approximately 2 1/4 teaspoons)
2 1/2 C flour
1/4 tsp. salt

filling: 

6-7 Tbsp. softened butter
cinnamon
granulated sugar
 

Directions:

 
Preheat oven to 350 degrees; grease a cookie sheet with sides.
 
Mix the warm milk, melted butter, sugar and egg yolk into a bowl.
 
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Stir in the yeast and set aside.
 
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Mix the flour and salt together.
 

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Pour the milk mixture into the flour and mix.
 
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Knead until the dough pulls away from the sides (you may need to add a little more flour depending on the weather).
 
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 Place in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
 
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Allow to rise until doubled in size.
 
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Roll out (on a floured surface) a 12 x 20″ rectangle.  Spread on the softened butter then sprinkle on desired amount of cinnamon and sugar.
 
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Roll up lengthwise and crimp the edge to seal.
 
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Cut in half lengthwise leaving one edge uncut.
 
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Braid the two pieces together with the cut ends on the outside.
 
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Roll up into a circle.
 
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Place onto the greased cookie sheet.
 
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Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
 
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Pull some apart and enjoy!
 
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Call it whatever you want – Estonian Kringle, giant cinnamon swirl, who cares…just enjoy!