You possibly will not believe it is possible to lose weight while on a diet plan which includes danish kringle but it is possible. It is fundamental to not eat danish kringle or other high calorie desserts every day but in moderation.

This is what I do, I allow myself high calorie food once per week. I eat a low calorie diet for most of the week, say 1400 to 1800 calories each day, and then on the last day, I eat what I please – without going crazy of course.

I have been using this method for the last month and it has aided me to lose 5 kilos. I have not accelerated my exercise routine or taken any vitamins or diet food. I have only been conscious of what I eat most days of the week and then eat whatever I want one day per week.

On my one day off per week, I like to eat scandinavian food. I never believed I could lose 5 kilos while eating scandinavian meals but am very glad to see it can happen. If you would like to try some scandinavian food, I advise you make danish kringle which is one of my favourite scandinavian recipes.

Danish Kringle

1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
1 egg
1/2 cup lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled)
Almond or Pecan Filling
Glaze
1/4 cup chopped nuts

Cut butter into flour, sugar and salt in large bowl until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir yeast mixture, egg and milk into flour mixture; beat until smooth; dough will be very soft. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.

Prepare Almond Filling. Divide dough into halves; return one half to refrigerator. Roll other half into 15 x 6-inch rectangle on floured cloth-covered board with floured stockinet-covered rolling pin. Spread half the filling lengthwise down center of rectangle in 3-inch strip. Fold sides of dough over filling with 1 1/2-inch overlap; pinch edges to seal.

Carefully arrange Kringle, seam side down, on greased cookie sheet in oval or horseshoe shape. Pinch ends together for the former. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover; let rise in warm place 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Spread with Glaze; sprinkle with nuts.

Almond Filling
1 (8 ounce) can almond paste (1 cup)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened

Mix almond paste, brown sugar and butter until smooth.

Pecan Filling
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened

Mix pecans, brown sugar and butter.

Glaze
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix confectioners’ sugar, water and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in additional water if necessary, 1/2 teaspoon at a time.

You can vary the recipe to make it a little bit healthier or with less calories as this can assist you to lose 5 kilos rapidly. It was successful for me and could help you to lose weight too.