Scandinavian Kringler

sobota, 1 lutego 2014

1 Measure 1 cup flour into mixing bowl.
2 Using a pastry blender, cut 1/2 cup butter into flour until particles are size of small peas.
3 Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly with a fork until flour mixture is moistened and soft dough forms.
4 Divide dough in half.
5 On ungreased cookie sheet, press each half into a 12x3 inch strip.
6 In medium saucepan, heat water and 1/2 cup butter to boiling.
7 Remove from heat; immediately stir in 1 cup flour until smooth.
8 Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until smooth after each addition.
9 Stir in 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
10 Spoon over crust, spreading to 3/4 inch from edges.
11 Bake 50-60 minutes until golden brown and puffy- Cool.
12 Blend powdered sugar, butter, almond extract and milk until smooth.
13 Frost, sprinkle with nuts.
14 Cut into 10-12 slices to serve.

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