Kringle is the official state pastry of Wisconsin, and once you understand how good the real thing can be, road trips start to look a lot more delicious. This flaky, oval-shaped Danish pastry is filled with fruit, nuts, or almond paste and finished with a light icing.
While Racine gets most of the fame, plenty of smaller towns across the state turn out kringle that keeps regulars coming back week after week. If you love baked goods and a good drive, this list is for you.
Below are nine Wisconsin bakeries where kringle is treated as a craft, not just a menu item. Some have been baking for generations, others put creative spins on the classic…