Pecan Apple Kringle

Name: Pecan Apple Kringle
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 2 cups all-purpose flour; 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed; 1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°); 1 large egg, separated; 3/4 cup finely chopped peeled apple; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 4 teaspoons water; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons chopped pecans

15 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1 large egg, separated
3/4 cup finely chopped peeled apple
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Directions

1

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in the yeast mixture, milk and egg yolk; beat until smooth (dough will be very soft). Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
2

Punch dough down. Turn onto a well-floured surface; divide in half. Refrigerate one portion. Roll remaining portion into an 18x6-in. rectangle. In a small bowl, beat egg white until stiff peaks form; brush half down the center of rectangle. Combine filling ingredients; sprinkle half over egg white.
3

Fold long sides of dough over filling, overlapping by 1-1/2 in.; pinch seam to seal. Carefully place seam side down on an ungreased
4

. Shape into a horseshoe; pinch ends to seal. Repeat with remaining dough, egg white and filling. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 35 minutes.
5

Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, water and vanilla; spread over kringles. Sprinkle with pecans.