Swedish Kringle

Surprisingly easy to make, this is a family favorite for Christmas mornings. Our church ladies always made this pastry for the St. Lucia service.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 20 pieces

Ingredients

• Part 1

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 2 -4  tablespoons  ice water

• Part 2

• 1  cup water
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  cup flour
• 3  eggs
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  almond extract

• frosting

• 1  cup powdered sugar
• 1  tablespoon  soft butter
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  almond extract
• 1 -2  tablespoon  cream or 1 -2  tablespoon milk

Directions

1. Part 1: Cut butter into flour and add sufficient cold water to form into pie crust, divide into two balls. Flatten each into a 3" wide strip on cookie sheet.
2. Part 2: Put water and butter in saucepan, and heat to boiling. Remove from stove and add flour all at once. Stir until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth each time. Add almond extract and spread onto the strips.
3. Bake: 425 degrees F for 15 minutes.
4. Then 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
5. Cool and frost.
6. Cut into 1" strips for serving.