Application Guide

MARZIPAN KRINGLE Makes 1 large loaf
I love bread made in the beautiful pretzel shape. Whole loaves shaped into pretzels
may be unfamiliar to you, but for centuries this has been the shape of bread made for
weddings and holidays. Some bakers prefer to shape this loaf into a thick horseshoe in-
stead. Marzipan, also called massepain in French—simply almond paste—is one of my
favorite fillings. It is a combination of ground almonds, sugar, and egg whites beaten
into a meringue. It is said to have been invented in Milan by nuns. Serve this kringle
for brunch with coffee, or tea, and fresh orange juice, and savor every bite.
1
1
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2
- OR 2-POUND-LOAF MACHINES
For the dough:
1
1
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4
cups whole milk or light cream
3 large egg yolks
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3
1
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2
cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1
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4
cup sugar
1
1
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2
teaspoons salt
2
1
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4
teaspoons SAF yeast or 2
3
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4
teaspoons bread ma-
chine yeast
For the marzipan filling:
1
1
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4
cups almond paste
1
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2
cup sugar
1 egg white, beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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