Yeast Kranz
This was always baked on Christmas Eve to be enjoyed on Christmas morning.
Mix into ball, place in greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight
Next day;
Grease three round 8-9” pans
Grind 1 pound walnuts
Whip 3 egg whites and ½ c sugar until stiff, set aside to use as a wash before baking
Divide dough into three parts.
Roll each piece into a circle on floured surface. Spread ⅓ of mixture on dough, spread ground walnuts, sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar.
Roll up to make large crescent and place seam side down in greased pan
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes until golden.
Mix powdered sugar and water to make glaze consistency, should be a white color, and pour over hot Kranz.
Can be wrapped and frozen after completely cooled.