Native Dish: Estonian Kringel Bread - NYC Immigrant Cuisine: Aarne Läänemaa, NY Estonian House

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Dried cranberries add tartness and are often cheaper.

Mix sugar, salt, raisins, cinnamon, and water to create a filling.

Roll out the dough on a flat surface.

Spread the filling of cinnamon sugar and butter over the rolled-out dough.

Roll the dough into a long roll and stretch it.

Cut the roll lengthwise into two or three pieces.

Twist the pieces together to form a braid shape.

Place on a baking sheet.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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