Burgermeister Meisterburger Almond Kringle

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

1. Sprinkle yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar over warm water. Stir to dissolve. Let stand until bubbly, about 10 - 15 minutes.
2. Heat milk, sugar, salt and butter just until butter melts. Cool to lukewarm.
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. Press into lightly greased large bowl; turn dough over. Cover; let rise in a warm place, until double in volume.
5. Punch dough down; divide in thirds. Roll each to 30 x 4-inches.
6. Spread each with 1/3 of the filling; roll up, pinching edges; twist each into pretzel shape. Place on cookie sheets.
7. In a small bowl, beat egg white with water. Brush kringle with egg wash mixture.
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.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/burgermeister-meisterburger-almond-kringle-513893 (may not work)