ENCORE: The History Of Kringla

An episode of the Sprung On Food podcast, hosted by Katherine Sprung, titled "ENCORE: The History Of Kringla" was published on December 23, 2025 and runs 29 minutes.

December 23, 2025 ·29m · Sprung On Food

Summary

With the Christmas holiday among us, it seems fitting to reshare this episode. Kringla is a popular Norwegian-American cookie, made and enjoyed during Christmas. Whether you celebrate Christmas, have any ties to Norway, or bake, this episode will give you the history and understanding of this food! Back with new episodes on January 6th!Join host Kae Sprung on Sprung On Food as she explores the delightful world of kringla with special guest, actor, writer, improviser, and voice talent Rebecca Hanson. Discover the rich history of this Norwegian treat, from its Old Norse origins and traditional yeasted form to its American evolution into a cookie-like pastry. Learn how Norwegian immigrants brought kringla to the Midwest, intertwining it with the fabric of American rural life. Uncover the unique family recipes, festive traditions, and pop culture moments that have kept kringla a beloved holiday favorite across generations. Get inspired to recreate this heritage-filled pastry in your own kitchen and appreciate its historical significance. Don't miss this tasty dive into Scandinavian culture!You can follow and support Rebecca Hanson here:https://www.instagram.com/funkybeck/See behind the scenes photos and video here: http://instagram.com/sprungonfood Check back for new episodes, and make sure to also subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@iamsprung You can also learn more and follow Kae Sprung here:Website: http://katherinesprung.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsprung TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsprung Looking for half off your first 2 months to help make your own podcast? I recommend Riverside and Descript. You can find links below to sign up*:Riverside: https://riverside.cello.so/kbhJQ48RO1SDescript: descript.cello.so/4oB9cH6HfXHAbout the show:Sprung On Food is a digital and podcast series, hosted by Katherine "Kae" Sprung, an award-winning pastry chef and food and media entrepreneur. This season, we're talking about favorite foods- the history behind them and the role they play in the world today. Each episode features a special guest to talk about their favorite food, and help comment on the historical origins and pop-cultural and modern society moments tied to that food. Its food history meets food pop-culture, a dose of education, with sprinkles of comedy.*Please note that I'm an affiliate and might receive a commission from the links. If you plan on signing up for either app, please consider using the link to help support a fellow creator!00:00 Introduction to Kringla00:17 Guest Introduction: Rebecca Hanson00:54 Rebecca's Kringla Memories02:42 Butter or No Butter?04:31 Family Recipes and Wedding Kringla06:39 Host's Kringla Experience08:07 Historical Origins of Kringla13:53 Norwegian vs. Midwestern Kringla15:22 Norwegian Immigration and Kringla in America21:01 Modern Takes and Pop Culture28:55 Conclusion and Farewell guest Rebecca Hanson.

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