Norwegian Almond Pretzels Food

ALMOND PRETZELS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cut shortening into flour as for piecrust.
• Combine beaten eggs, cream, vanilla, sugar and salt.
• Add to flour and shortening mixture and chill.
• Form into rolls about 8 inches long and as thick as a pencil.
• Mix egg white with milk.
• Brush pretzels with egg white/milk mixture and sprinkle with chopped almonds.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

KRINGLE

Steps:

• Beat the eggs and brown sugar until the mixture triples in volume and is firm.
• Add the butter, vanilla extract and almond meal.
• Mix until smooth.
• Mix the yeast and sugar in warm milk and set aside for 15 minutes.
• Add the flour and butter to the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk until reaching a sandy texture.
• Swap the whisk for the hook attachment.
• Make a well in center of flour and add the beaten eggs.
• Start the stand mixer on low speed and gradually add the milk, sugar and yeast mixture, then add salt, gradually increase the power to medium / high, and knead until you get a non-sticky and soft dough.
• From the moment the dough is wrapped around the hook, kneading should continue for at least 5 to 7 minutes.
• At the end of kneading, the dough should be homogeneous, wrapped around the hook and pulled away from the sides of the bowl.
• Put the dough in a large container, cover with a cloth and let the it rest for 45 minutes in a warm place away from drafts. It should at least double in volume.
• On a floured surface, roll the dough and divide in 6 equal parts.
• Roll each portion into a rectangle with a rolling pin.
• Spread the filling and sprinkle with sliced ​​almonds and chocolate chips.
• Roll the dough on itself tightly and form a long "sausage".
• Cut the roll in half lengthwise.
• Braid the two pieces together and give the braid a crown shape. Shape the braid tightly.
• Cover with a cloth and let the crown rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.
• Preheat convection oven to 350 F (180˚C).
• Brush with egg yolk, chocolate chips and almonds and bake for 20 to 30 minutes.

GRANDMA'S NORWEGIAN KRINGLA

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolks and vanilla. Put the soda in the sour milk and sour cream. Add to the egg mixture. Add the sifted dry ingredients.
• Chill well. Roll in long rolls and form into bows or pretzel shapes.
• Bake in a hot oven, 450 degrees, until light brown or paler if you like.

NORWEGIAN ALMOND CAKE

Steps:

• In a saucepan over low heat, or in a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar. Stir in the heavy cream. Cook and stir until the mixture is very thick: a few drops dribbled onto the surface should be visible. Remove from heat, and stir in the butter until completely incorporated. Place a sheet of plastic wrap directly on the surface, and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
• In a glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites with an electric mixer until it is able to hold a firm peak. In a separate bowl, stir together the ground almonds, baking powder, and confectioners' sugar. Using a whisk or rubber spatula, fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the almond mixture to lighten; fold in the remaining egg whites until well blended. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top of the cake springs back when pressed lightly. Cool cake, then remove from the pan. Spread the glaze on top, and serve.

GRANDMA MAE'S NORWEGIAN ALMOND BARS RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large mixer bowl beat butter or margarine till softened. Add sugar and beat till fluffy. Add egg and almond extract and beat well. Add flour mixture and beat till well mixed. Divide dough into fourths. Form each into a 12-inch roll. Place two rolls 4 to 5 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten till 3 inches wide. Repeat with remaining rolls. Brush flattened rolls with milk and sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 325°F for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. While cookies are still warm, cut them crosswise at a diagonal into 1-inch strips with a sharp knife. Cool on wire rack. Drizzle with almond icing. ALMOND ICING: Stir together 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, and enough milk (3 to 4 teaspoons) to make icing of drizzling consistency.