Flaky Danish Kringle

• 8 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
• 1-1/2 to 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1/4 cup warm half-and-half cream (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup almond paste
• 1 egg white, beaten
• 1/4 cup sugar cookie crumbs
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

1. In a small bowl, cream 6 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons flour. Spread into an 8x4-in. rectangle on a piece on waxed paper. Cover with waxed paper; refrigerate.
2. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the cream, sugar, salt and egg; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
3. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Do not let rise. Roll into an 8-in. square. Remove top sheet of waxed paper from butter mixture; invert onto center of dough. Peel off waxed paper. Fold plain dough over butter layer. Fold widthwise into thirds. Roll out into a 12x6-in. rectangle. Fold into thirds. Repeat rolling and folding twice. Wrap in waxed paper; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll into a 24x5-in. rectangle. In a small bowl, beat almond paste and remaining butter; beat until smooth. Spread lengthwise down the center of dough. Fold dough over filling to cover; pinch to seal. Place on a greased
5. . Shape into a pretzel. Flatten lightly with a rolling pin. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
6. Brush egg white over dough. Sprinkle with cookie crumbs and almonds. Bake at 350u0b0 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

butter, flour, active dry yeast, water, warm half, sugar, salt, egg, almond paste, egg, sugar cookie crumbs, almonds

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/flaky-danish-kringle/ (may not work)