Erin McDowell's Favorite Make-Ahead Holiday Treat
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- KRINGLE 101:
In this episode of Bake it Up a Notch, Erin Jeanne McDowell makes a trio of kringles perfect for any holiday celebration. These pastry rings are sort of like a giant sliceable danish- a butter pastry crust with a filling that is incredibly versatile. As a bonus- it keeps really well, making it the perfect make-ahead treat for the busy holiday season!
"The best part about kringle is that while it’s still a project, it keeps extremely well. You can keep it at room temperature for up to four days, in the fridge it will keep for up to a week, and it can even be frozen, thawed, and refreshed easily. For me, that makes it a perfect make ahead baking project. It’s worthy of your holiday baking spread and makes a great gift (Wisconsin bakeries even ship it around the country). So join me in my Kringle Krusade! Let’s spread the word about this tasty pastry by baking as many kringles as we can!
But, fair warning: I also don’t believe in shortcuts when it really matters. So while this recipe is totally attainable, fair warning, it’s still a two day project. But it’s a project worthy of gifting; a project that can be made ahead and keeps well, and is even freezer friendly. My kringle recipes each make one large, sliceable oval kringle -perfect for sharing or for nibbling on all week long. It should also be noted that most folks making kringle would be likely to make more than one. Maybe because they’re planning to have company, or to give as a gift. In the true spirit of kringle, I encourage you to do the same. The dough can be doubled to make two kringles, if you feel like joining me in spreading this sweet pastry gospel." ~Erin McDowell
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction
02:20 - Making the Dough
07:02 - Lamination
12:22 - The Filling
15:00 - Assembling the Kringle
23:00 - Making the icing
24:30 - Storing Your Kringle
26:45 - Tasting Time!
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Growing up with a great-grandparent living in Racine, WI (the home of O&H bakery, where Trader Joe’s gets their kringles) we always had a care package of kringles sent to us during the holidays. Love them so much!
My step-dad is from Racine...both of his parents were from Denmark, and they owned Lincoln Bakery in Racine. (It must have closed 40 years ago now...)
My step-dad is fond of kringle, but he claims O&H is nowhere near as good as the kringle his father made!
Im from Racine WI. We have to bring 5 whenever we go to Mississippi for family reunions.
I grew up in Racine Wisconsin, the birthplace of Kringle in the US. O & H Bakery in Racine is best known for their kringle, they ship kringle all over the States.
Since the 80’s my family has sent Kringle as gifts and had them for the holidays. They used to get them from Bonson’s back in the day but they don’t ship anymore so we go with O & H these days.
I grew up in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa in the 80s, and we sold Kringle as part of our elementary school fundraising
I grew up In Wisconsin and seeing this thrilled my heart. Living in Hawaii for over 50 years Kringle is from my past. Now just in time for Christmas I’m gonna learn how and share this yummy treat all around thank you and Aloha❤
I LOOOOVE Kringles and Napoleons, I used to work at a bakery Lehmans Bakery in Racine Wisc making them. Pecan and apple were the highest selling and made the most.
::sigh:: happiest times of my life 😋😂😅 also the time I gained the most weight. 🤣🤦♀️
Hello Vickie, I also grew up in Racine. I worked at O & H for a short time decades ago. My favorite pastry, however, is the 7 Sisters without raisins. I remember Lehmans bakery as well as Larsons and Benstens in West Racine.
Grew up in Racine, WI - Home of O&H Bakery - The OG of Kringle - hands down the best there is. So many wonderful childhood memories of special occasions when parents would stop at O&H for a Kringle. I flipped out at my Kansas City Trader Joe’s a couple of years ago when they started carrying it. I was freaking out loud because I hadn’t seen an O&H Kringle since I was a kid. It was the best….❤
Erin is my fav on this channel. I love her enthusiasm and her teaching style. The kringles are definitely something Im going to have to try and make, they all look delicious.
Her cookbooks are AMAZING! She is the reason I believed I could start a at home bakery, love love her!
I’m from Racine, the Kringle Capital of the US, and want to push my favorite kringle flavor- APRICOT! With regular icing. THE Best!
Ms. Erin McDowell, you have made a baker out of me. From not even knowing how to make a cookie three years ago, I am now known for being the person who makes tarts, pies, and cakes for friends' birthdays. You make the trickiest techniques so friggin' approachable... I bet a laminated dough is in my near future! 🥐💜
Good for you. Happy eating!
“Even in Wisconsin”?!!! Racine Wisconsin is the home of the best Kringle bakeries in the US. My husband is from Racine. The residents fight over which bakery makes the best one. My favorite flavor is Pecan. OMG!!!!
I love Kringle! Born in raised in De Pere/Allouez. My mom's house was literally 4 minutes away from Uncle Mike's Bakery and they make the best kringle in North America. Thank you for making your kringle the laminated way, not the Racine Danish Kringles way where it's all flat and sad.
Wow! I'm glad I came across this video! When I was a child, a co-worker of my mother's taught her how to make a version of this using chocolate, cream cheese, and pecans for the filling. I asked my mom for the recipe, she made them by memory, and none of the recipes she wrote down worked for me, but now I have yours - holiday memories of these treats will now continue! Thank you!
Yes, I know Kringle! A favorite in the historic Nordic fishing communities of Puget Sound. The city of Poulsbo and the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, home to the Nordic National Museum and the famous Larsen's Bakery where they still make the traditional pretzel shaped pastry with custard filling, almond glaze, and sprinkles of sliced almonds and sugar on top. I've moved away now, but thanks to you, I'm eager to try re-creating it at home. Thanks so much!
We had a family friend who owned a bakery and she was well known for her kringles. She started baking and freezing them to send all over the country months in advance. People would pre order them months in advance too they were so popular they never made it to the bakery shelves. The Kringle's would arrive frozen with a cute card with instructions on the best way to defrost and reheat the Kringle. We all way got a cinnamon and pecan. So good my mouth still waters 30 years later thinking about her kringles.
edit: PS. She said every year she had to have her huge industrial kitchen aid mixer fixed because of all the Kringle dough she was mixing
O&H Bakery in Racine WI is THE KRINGLE KING!!!
My parents are originally from Racine Wisconsin and this was one of their favorite treats. I found a bakery that I could buy Kringles from and have them shipped to their home in Florida. I'm excited to try baking these for our family get togethers and bring back memories of my Mom and Dad.
Omg! Have all ready placed my holiday Kringle order with O&H in Racine but I’m going to make this and have a throw down. It’s not Christmas without a Kringle. And Erin is wrong about storage - it doesn’t last a few days on the counter, because you have to “even up the edge” by cutting off a bit a bite every time you walk by 😋😋
Isn’t that the truth! There lies the problem in having a Kringle!!! They just don’t last long enough!!! 😂
Miss Erin...Bravo! You are an exceptional culinary instructor. Thank you for your creative talent!
As someone who was born and raised in Wisconsin and then went to culinary school in Kentucky, I’ve done the Kringle survey many times lol, my poll goes about the same way. If they’re from Wisconsin or spent any amount of time there, they know it. If not, then they have no idea. I’m glad Trader Joe’s randomly carries it to spread the good word of its existence lol, it’s one of the things I miss dearly from back home. I made it one time about 10 years ago, I’m definitely going to try out your recipe! I need to introduce it to Nashville!
Anyone who shops at Trader Joe's (in SoCal) knows about Kringle!!!! I just bought an almond kringle there. But it is seasonal--I'm so glad you posted this. I can make it year round.
I’ve been able to get it at several pavilions in SoCal year round.
My husband’s Danish Aunt used to say, “ Too much Kringle put a swingle in your dingle!” And she vocalized the “e” ( like eh) at the end of each of those rhyming words! Loved that woman
My nephew’s family owns O & H Danish Bakery in Racine. I have eaten so much Kringle and it is always amazing. They have 4-6 flavors a year at Trader Joe’s, but the bakeries have dozens of flavors, it is so fun going there. If you don’t bake it yourself (now you know how) you can get it shipped fresh. Now Erin needs to make the Seven Sisters coffee cake. It’s pie crust filled with custard with flaky rolls nestled inside. My favorite pastry ever, though I also like the Italian Sfogliatelle, which is crazy to make.
I dated a guy from Caledonia, WI back in the 90s and he introduced me to Kringle when we were visiting his family. ( If I remember correctly he pronounced it without the hard G, like in the word “king.” ) I get so excited every year when I see it at Trader Joe’s. Thanks for posting this Erin! I might try to make one this year 😃
Hmm, that’s how my husband from Racine pronounces it.
loved the history, the detailed instructions (you are always a master at that, erin), the variety, and the variables. thanks, erin!
I have lived in Racine, WI (the Kringle capital of the country) for my entire life. It’s a staple at every gathering…..we’ve just sent out our annual Christmas gift of multiple kringles to all our out of town family and friends. Whenever we travel and visit former Racinians, we take a special carryon filled with kringles. TSA agents in Milwaukee know immediately where we’re from. There are several bakeries that make the goodie, O& H is probably most well known. But I prefer Bendsten’s as I’ve been told it’s closest to the original. So happy to hear others are enjoying it too!
Erin is such a delight, and as a Scandinavian, I approve 😄
I tried a Kringle about 20 years ago when someone brought one to a Christmas pot luck and I was absolutely hooked. I've been buying mine from O&H Bakery in Racine, Wisconsin ever since. I'm in California so I have to order online but it's never been a problem they are always delicious. I'm going to try and make one though now that I've seen your video. I'm really glad to see you used heavy cream in your glaze, I always use cream instead of milk for my glaze and it taste so much better than milk, there's no comparison.
There was a bakery in town where my parents often went to get biscuits and deserts on occasion and for holidays. They made special mini kringles with a jelly filling, and I haven't had anything like them anywhere else in the world yet. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
I loved the way you flew in and out of the empty lecture hall, Erin! Gave me a good laugh!
It's a joy just to watch you do anything!!
As someone from Southeastern WI, I LOVE me a good Kringle!!! A simple raspberry kringle will always be my favorite 🤤💗
So excited to see the episode, I was born and raised in Racine WI, home of the best Kringle O&H bakery. I live in Tennessee now and Kringle is one of the things I miss the most. So happy I can try to make them at home now
In Denmark, a kringle is also the sign bakers hang out in front of their shop. (The pretzel-shaped kringle, of course). I personally prefer the Wales Kringle, which is lighter. But since I'm not a baker, I can't explain why it is called a Wales Kringle, but it is like a giant pretzel-shaped eclair. I also love blackcurrant eclairs, so there's that.
Blackcurrant eclairs sound delicious
The word kringle translate to about the same as a wreath, and it`s meaning relates to the shape more than anything else. We use if for pretzel shapes as well as a circle shaped bakery goods, as well as door decoration, ... I`m from Norway and they make these with various type dough. Some cut the dough and braid it to give creative patterns. Here they are often based on a sweet yeast dough, but flaky pastry dough is also popular and traditional. Wales kringle is more of a fixed concept in a class of it`s own. (due to the eclair dough and cream filling).
It`s interesting to see how the word and recipes have lived its` own life in the US ;- )
Wales kringle is made from choux and filled with vanilla custard and cream and often some fruit or berry preserve.
I would say the word kringle is more about the shape than the dough. In Norway we mostly use a sweet yeast dough for it and not puff pastry.
@@zinatarata I am in Bergen, and the flaky pastry dough turns up, mostly at the local bakeries. I think it is because flaky puff pastry requires a bit more work and experience, but now and then some do.
Love her teaching style!
Love, love, LOVE this episode, Erin! As always, your presentation is top-notch and your instructions clear and easy to follow. IMO you are the gold standard for trustworthy and inspirational baking instructors on any platform. Brava!!!❤
When I was a girl right before Thanksgiving we would go to Rochester, NY and shop for Christmas. There were three big department stores, McCurdy’s, Forman’s and Sibley’s. Sibley’s had a enormous grocery department on the bottom floor and they sold Kringle, but we called it pecan pizza. Wonderful memories.
Grew up in Northern Illinois and drove to Racine for Kringles.
Was ecstatic yesterday when I found Kringle in the Albertsons here in Albuquerque. Found out the bakery manager was from Wisconsin.
Ive been looking for an authentic Kringle tutorial for ages! I am self-taught/ learned on the job, and I get, like, the components, but never felt confident enough to tackle something so well-known and loved (I live in Wisconsin, 20 minutes from Lane's Bakery - we just got our last order ever before they close 😭😭😭). Everything online is either inauthentic or not in English! I'm adding this to my 3-day stollen and bringing the NOISE this holiday season! I can't thank you enough for this, Erin!
So sad that Lane's Bakery is closing. A real loss for our area. Nonetheless, may the owners enjoy a long and happy retirement!
Gostaria de saber as medidas amei suas receitas sou do Brasil
And now I want one--haven't had a kringle in years. My great-grandmother's go-to was cherry almond. And yes, she was in small town Wisconsin. 😂 (Her husband was the Dane and she worked to master his favorites.)
Yay! My first Kringle arrived as a holiday rep gift. Love at first bite. Lost touch with Kringle when business closed. Reconnected at a recent holiday. I Googled O&H so I could holiday indulge. Did not know Trader Joe's carried kringle (because Trader Joe's parking lot encourages chronic cluck fustering of the absolute worst drivers, I've ignored the atrocious annoyance. No kwik kringle for me!). Thank you! I'd rather two-days of kitchen kringling and drooling over my own fillings than a trip to TJs!
You are a joy to watch. You covered history, the do’s and don’s, the making of Kringle, the process of icing and stuffing and of course storing. You did it all. You nailed this project. ❤
Kringle is God's gift to desserts, IMO!!! And here in Wisconsin, Kringle is _de rigueur_ around the holidays (but I think it can be found year round too). I love it so much that I have to be careful to NOT buy them too often because I WILL eat the whole thing! Thanks for this recipe and video, HOLY YUM!!! They all look gorgeous! (and tasty)
Thanks Erin for sharing this Kringle recipe. I had my first Kringle 2 years ago at Christmastime.. it was magical. I'm 65 and wondered why I've never heard of it or indulged in one, ever! Kringle, where have you been all my life?
!❤❤ Can't wait to make this recipe! 🎉
Lived on the border of Racine and Kenosha Wisconsin. My husband was the insurance broker for the fabulous O&H Bakery! The cherry is my favorite with pecan a close second. Can’t beat fresh. The frozen doesn’t come close.
Oh, Erin 😂 Totally not surprised by your sharing the love of Kringle.
When a friend gifted me one for Christmas years ago I had to chase down info, history and recipes. Although I haven’t attempted yet, you’ve reset the inspiration- your streamlined methods are definitely workable. Especially, shredding the butter!
Thanks 😊
Erin is so cute 😊 love her recipe ❤
I’m half Danish and make homemade Danish pastry every year. I usually use croissant dough. Im going to try your recipe! Love your channel. You’re a great teacher!
Erin you’re the best! Love how you explain your recipes!
I love watching and learning from you. You are such an inspiring teacher. I will be trying this kringle after the holidays. Thanks for another easy to follow tutorial.
I was in a bad car accident years ago with my daughter and mom. My stepdaughter lived in Racine WI. She sent us a Kringle and it was awesome!!! I need to make this!!
Looks like sth im gonna make during Yuletide 😍 I love Erin's personality and I equally love to learn more about the American culture on this channel (as a foreigner who's been speaking English for my whole life).
Your video popped up in my suggestions and I'm so glad! I'm a 55 yo Wisconsinite through and through and never knew the Kringle history even though I've ate too many to count! I'll likely never make my own Kringle for all the bakeries around us (live 35 minutes to Racine) selling them, but I enjoyed very much watching your video. Thanks for sharing this wonderful content with all us out here. BTW- my favorite part of the Kringle's are the overlapping ends! Double the goodness!! Lol
It's so fun to watch you! You are so natural! I'd love to spend a day baking with you!
Super exciting! My Danish (in DK) mother-in-law used to make great kringlekage, and my husband sometimes does, too. I especially love them with marzipan filling, but they’re all great. The standard shape in our family is a rectangle that you snip and turn outwards, which is very pretty, and it means you get some of the filling that’s caramelized on top. Yum.
I can't wait to make this, Erin!! Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you for this wonderful pastry! I love your delivery, very simple, great explaining and you make each step looks easy. The Kringle I ate as child, Dad was in the Air Force stationed in Germany, and I remember loving it. It was a favorite of my Mother & myself. Thank you for bringing back those wonderful memories!
Also thank you for sharing the recipe, I can now make my own & feel confident with your step by step explanations!
I discovered Kringle a few years back. It's sooooo good! I can't wait to try making it!! Thank you, Erin! It's my first time watching this channel.
Growing up in Wisconsin it was a breakfast staple on the weekends or special events. I now make a Gluten Free (GF) version of kringle. This was fun to watch and I can think of a better way to make a GF kringle.
I made two of these as a surprise for a Christmas guest who grew up in Wisconsin. Strangely, my guest had never had one before (grew up in St. Cloud - perhaps that makes a difference). Anyway, I filled one with cinnamon sugar and one with frangipane and they were delicious. Making them gave me the confidence to try your rough puff pastry, which is now resting in the fridge. I’m cautiously optimistic that it will make some nice palmiers. If not, I’ll just try again. Thank you for these excellent tutorials. Your enthusiasm for what you do is very inspiring!
I love baking, learning about food/history and of course eating it!
I've been tossing around making something with phyllo this week, but this is my new plan! Close enough, hahaha. Kringle, crinkle
Love you, Erin. You’re great! Keep the history coming, too.
Wow! Wow! Wow! I’m sooo glad I stumbled on your channel! Can’t wait to try this recipe! Thank you Erin!🩷
I love baking . Will definitely try this !
I love Erin's personality!
They ARE the bomb. Thank you, Trader Joe's Center City in PHL, from whence I first read the ingredients, and practically killed myself down the trolley stop steps, swinging a silly, well-worn bag, kringle carefully and firmly placed on top.
First bite outta the oven...?🤯🤯🤯😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋
Long time passing, but BABY! Ms. McDowell is my hero for this one right here today.
I love kringle so much! Thank you for evangelizing kringle.
My mother-in law introduced me to kringle my first christmas i was with her son. It was immeadiately added to my christmas tradition. Ours barely survives the day we get it.
Excellent narration, excellent directions, excellent research, excellent history
Thank you, Wally
Thank you, Erin! Loved this episode and I really appreciate your thorough explanation of assembling the Kringle and different ways to store it. Great information! Kringle will be on my holiday dessert table this year!
Love this! Grew up in WI and know Kringle well. Thanks for sumplifying the process.
Had my first one probably 20 years ago in Illinois from Aldi. Loved them and am happy that my local Aldi also has them.
In Norway KringLĖ. ( do not pronounce as cringel) ( it is pronounced the same in Denmark, norway and sweden) it means a wreath, and it is a sweet yeastbread, and it is filled with butter and cinnamon and the dough contains cardamom. KringLē is not a pastry it is a giant cinnamon bun wrapped into a giant pretzel shape.
Thank you Erin!! Your the best! ❤
I might have to give this a try! Maybe add to my bakery menu!
Yes, I know what Kringle is. My mother-in-law’s family is Norwegian and her maiden name is Kringle…
They had a dairy farm in Wisconsin.
We had them every year at Christmas.
Kringle is also the sign hanging outside every bakery , maybe not so much anymore , but it used to be when I was growing up in Denmark . Most importently it is always shaped like a pretzel .
So excited to come across this video. I live in Illinois, but my sister lives in Wisconsin. Looking forward to surprising her some time with a homemade Kringle.
The knives truly look like they are hanging in midair, I can't unsee it. 😂
I love the sound of the word: Kringle. I’m intrigued, and now I want to try some.
I love that little green pot with wood handle.
Oh how I love me some Erin McDowell! You’re the very best. ❤
I love the Danish Kringle from O&H Danish Bakery in WI! Thank you for this video and recipes so now I can make my own!
A new subscriber here!! I just found your video and so much enjoyed it!! You are informative, entertaining, and speak so clearly!! I am definitely going to be making all 3 flavors for dessert for Sunday family dinner soon!! Thanks from Kansas!!❤
Omg I absolutely LOVE your personality! Lol. You make me smile ❤️ AND.... you have inspired me to make this!
Yes! I know what Kringle is! My mom made Kringle sticks for Xmas every year and it's the one baking task I decided to tackle years ago. It's not an easy recipe but takes all the prizes in cookie swaps! Delighted to see more Kringle!
Would you elaborate on your Kringle sticks.
Enjoyed every moment of this video. Now I am out the door to see if they have any Racine, WI made Kringles in stock at my local Trader Joe’s. It’s hit or miss, but worth it.
Unfortunately, they are featuring some kind of pumpkin spice kringle🤢😀
This is such a wonderfully excellent video tutorial on kringles! I absolutely love this woman! Please give us more!
I am from Québec in Canada and did not know about this fabulous recipe. I will be hosting a brunch for New Year's and for sure I will make this delicious and amazing Kringle. Thank you for teaching, simply the recipe and to encourage us that we can do it. Merry Christmas / Joyeux Noël
Kringle… all Norwegians has grown up eating kringle. I didn’t know this was unknown in the US.
My favorite kringle is filled with “makronfyll”: ground almonds, confectioners sugar and egg whites mixed together.
It’s definitely regional. I’m from Wisconsin and most people here know what it is
Love the historic info. First time watching you. You are so adorable and a really great teacher. 👏👍 Thank you for sharing!!
I grew up in Racine, WI - the Kringle capital of the USA. Every Sunday morning in our house was Kingle and coffee. There are so many delicious flavors!
I loved that you grated the butter for lamination. I could do it that way!
Love the opening sequence and the history bit. Erin is so funny, as always!
In Minnesota, Wisconsin and probably several others kringle is rather well-known...and much loved. Around here it is usually pronounced kringlah. That's probably due to its Scandinavian heritage. We will definitely try your version here. It looks great.
OMG!!! Love you best on this channel. I have e a kringle recipe that everyone loves, but I was never satisfied with it. Can't wait yo make this version! You are a master of the craft!!
I love kringle and am so happy to see this video. I am tempted to try to make this as I don't care for the icing so being homemade is appealing. Thanks!!
Yum! Thank you!
Erin!!! AKA Pie Genius….Thank you so much! It WAS well worth the wait😘🥧💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
I am arriving late to this video, but my husband and I love kringle! We buy our kringle every year from O&H Danish Bakery in Wisconsin. My favorite is the Christmas Kringle. This video is a great and I am inspired, maybe to make the kringle next Christmas. Merry Christmas!
I loooveee Kringle!
Awesome story telling and now I'm intrigued to make this. You're awesome!