Burgermeister Meisterburger Almond Kringle

• (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast↗2
• sugar↗1 teaspoon
• sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• warm water1⁄2 cup
• milk↗1⁄2 cup
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• butter (1 stick)↗1⁄2 cup
• eggs, slightly beaten↗2
• all-purpose flour↗4 cups
• Almond Filling
• almond paste↗1 cup
• butter, softened (1 stick)↗1⁄2 cup
• sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• glaceed citron (optional)↗1⁄2 cup
• Egg Wash and Nuts
• egg white, beaten1
• teaspoon water↗1
• tablespoons sliced blanched almonds↗6

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Sprinkle yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar over warm water. Stir to dissolve. Let stand until bubbly, about 10 - 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat milk, sugar, salt and butter just until butter melts. Cool to lukewarm.

3. 3

   Stir in yeast, eggs and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead until elastic.

4. 4

   Press into lightly greased large bowl; turn dough over. Cover; let rise in a warm place, until double in volume.

5. 5

   Punch dough down; divide in thirds. Roll each to 30 x 4-inches.

6. 6

   Spread each with 1/3 of the filling; roll up, pinching edges; twist each into pretzel shape. Place on cookie sheets.

7. 7

   In a small bowl, beat egg white with water. Brush kringle with egg wash mixture.

8. 8

   Bake in a preheated moderate oven (350-degrees Fahrenheit) for 30 - 35 minutes or until done. Remove from oven and let come to room temperature.