Danish Kringle

This is a likely favorite for pastry lovers. My mom made this now and then as she loves pastries. It isn't difficult to make. Plan ahead because it requires chilling the pastry overnight. You can choose any flavor of fruit preserves that you like. It works out great to serve them for breakfast.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 4 pastries

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1  cup butter
• 2  cups sour cream
•  fruit preserves, of your choice
•  sugar

Directions

1. Cut butter into flour.
2. Mix in sour cream and form into a ball. Cover and chill overnight.
3. Cut dough into 4 equal parts. Roll each part on a floured pastry cloth into a 6x12 inch rectangle.
4. Put filling in a 2x12 line down the center of the rectangle. Fold outside thirds of the dough over the filling like you are folding a brochure.
5. Seal ends and sprinkle with sugar.
6. Bake on a dark cookie sheet at 375 for 30 minutes or until golden brown. You can bake at a higher temperature for a shorter time if you prefer.