Monday, August 2, 2010

Yeast Kranz

Yeast Kranz

This was always baked on Christmas Eve to be enjoyed on Christmas morning.

  • 1 pkg dry yeast

  • ½ c. warm milk

  • 3 T. sugar

  • Mix together and set aside

  • 1 c. soft butter

  • ½ c warm milk

  • 3 egg yolks

  • Mix and add ½ tsp salt and 4 c. flour. Stir in yeast mixture

  • 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.