We like to think small-town Iowa is unique in the fact that we LOVE our holiday traditions...
If your Christmas looks like ours, we have our "traditional" foods and treats that have been handed down since - well, as long as anyone can remember! My great-grandmother brought this recipe over from Norway - though, in all honesty, only a few in our family have been able to truly replicate the honest to goodness Norway taste she was known for.
We try.
This year, our Eldridge businesses are offering a special Recipe for a Hometown Holiday. Not only are there "special" recipes located at each business, but The Big Kringle himself will be with us! We will be available for free photos with Santa throughout the night. You may even catch a glimpse of the Santamobile and it's 8 (not so tiny cylinders) as he exclaims Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
If your Christmas looks like ours, we have our "traditional" foods and treats that have been handed down since - well, as long as anyone can remember! My great-grandmother brought this recipe over from Norway - though, in all honesty, only a few in our family have been able to truly replicate the honest to goodness Norway taste she was known for.
We try.
This year, our Eldridge businesses are offering a special Recipe for a Hometown Holiday. Not only are there "special" recipes located at each business, but The Big Kringle himself will be with us! We will be available for free photos with Santa throughout the night. You may even catch a glimpse of the Santamobile and it's 8 (not so tiny cylinders) as he exclaims Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
For more information, visit the North Scott Chamber of Commerce.
If you're up for the challenge - add a little "Kringle" to your Christmas compliments of Great Grandma!
Good luck!
Kringles
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter (softened)
1 egg
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 c. flour
HAND MIX ONLY:
Mix sugar, butter, egg, and buttermilk. Add dry ingredients.
Refrigerate overnight or until chilled and firm.
(Do not chill over 24 hours or dough will turn grey...although food coloring is an option!)
On a lightly floured surface, roll a 3" coil and shape into a figure 8 (or desired shape).
Bake at 350 degrees (based on a well-used oven...you may want to turn yours down if it is high-efficiency/high heat) for approx. 8-10 minutes.
Tip: Too big and they will break, too small and they will dry out while baking!
- From all of us at Mark's Place,
Merry Christmas!
If you're up for the challenge - add a little "Kringle" to your Christmas compliments of Great Grandma!
Good luck!
Kringles
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter (softened)
1 egg
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 c. flour
HAND MIX ONLY:
Mix sugar, butter, egg, and buttermilk. Add dry ingredients.
Refrigerate overnight or until chilled and firm.
(Do not chill over 24 hours or dough will turn grey...although food coloring is an option!)
On a lightly floured surface, roll a 3" coil and shape into a figure 8 (or desired shape).
Bake at 350 degrees (based on a well-used oven...you may want to turn yours down if it is high-efficiency/high heat) for approx. 8-10 minutes.
Tip: Too big and they will break, too small and they will dry out while baking!
- From all of us at Mark's Place,
Merry Christmas!
