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Strawberry Jam Kringle, served fresh with crispy crust
Delicious Strawberry Jam Kringle, crispy and tasty

Strawberry Jam Kringle (Estonian Braided Bread)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Kringle (from Old Norse 'kringla' - ring) is a festive pastry of the Nordic peoples. This Estonian version is a rich, buttery yeast dough prepared using a babka technique: the dough is spread with filling, rolled up, sliced lengthwise, and braided. This way, the jam filling isn't just inside but exposed to caramelize on the surface, creating a rustic, spectacular, and incredibly fragrant pastry.
🕒 Prep Time 40 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 2 hrs 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Estonian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Parchment paper: mandatory due to leaking jam.
  • Sharp knife: for splitting the dough lengthwise.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Proof the yeast in the warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar.

Tip: Yeast feeds on sugar and is active in warmth – foaming indicates it's alive.
2 ✓

Kneading: Mix the flour, remaining sugar, salt, egg, and yeast mixture. Once combined, add the soft butter and knead until glossy and elastic (approx. 10 minutes).

Tip: Butter is added at the end because fat coats gluten; adding it too early hinders dough structure development.
3 ✓

Rising: Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (approx. 60 minutes).

Tip: CO2 gases stretch the gluten network.
4 ✓

Shaping: Roll out the dough into a large rectangle (approx. 12x16 inches). Spread evenly with jam. Roll it up from the long side like a jelly roll.

Tip: Don't roll too tightly, give it room to expand.
5 ✓

Cut the roll in half lengthwise with a sharp knife, leaving one end connected. Twist the two strands over each other (exposing the layers), then form into a wreath shape.

Tip: This cut reveals the layers and increases the surface area for caramelization.
6 ✓

Let rise again for 20 minutes on the baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Tip: Egg white gives shine, yolk gives color.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the jam burn?
Jam with high sugar content chars quickly above 350°F. If it's browning too fast, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking.
Can I use runny jam?
Not recommended, as it will make the dough soggy and leak out. Use bake-stable jam or thicken it with cornstarch.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast (approx 2 1/4 tsp)
  • 0.75 cup Warm Milk
  • 0.33 cup Sugar
  • 6 tbsp Butter (softened)
  • 1 large Egg (for dough)
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 0.75 cup Thick Strawberry Jam
  • 1 large Egg (for wash)