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Easy Danish Pastry Recipe

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Description

Danish pastry is a rich and flaky pastry that originated in Denmark. It is a popular pastry that is enjoyed all over the world. Danish pastry is made with laminated dough, which is a dough that is folded over and over again with layers of butter in between. This creates a pastry that is light, flaky, and buttery. Making Danish pastry from scratch can be intimidating, but with this easy recipe, anyone can make delicious Danish pastry at home.

Prep Time

Preparation time for this recipe is approximately 20 minutes.

Cook Time

Cooking time for this recipe is approximately 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry cutter or fork
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling pin

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add the cold butter to the bowl and use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it is crumbly.
  4. Whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture into the flour mixture and stir until the dough comes together.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it a few times until it is smooth.
  6. Roll the dough out into a rectangle that is about 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Use a pastry cutter or knife to cut the dough into triangles.
  8. Roll each triangle up starting from the wide end and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  9. Bake the pastries for 18-20 minutes or until they are golden brown.
  10. Remove the pastries from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Danish pastry can be filled with a variety of fillings such as fruit, cream cheese, or chocolate. To fill the pastries, simply spoon the filling onto the center of each pastry before rolling them up.

Nutrition Info

Serving size: 1 pastry
Calories: 220
Fat: 13g
Saturated fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 55mg
Sodium: 190mg
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 3g

Recipes FAQ

What is Danish pastry?

Danish pastry is a flaky pastry that originated in Denmark. It is made with laminated dough, which is a dough that is folded over and over again with layers of butter in between. This creates a pastry that is light, flaky, and buttery.

What can I fill Danish pastry with?

Danish pastry can be filled with a variety of fillings such as fruit, cream cheese, or chocolate. To fill the pastries, simply spoon the filling onto the center of each pastry before rolling them up.

Can I freeze Danish pastry?

Yes, Danish pastry can be frozen. To freeze, wrap the pastries tightly in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container. When ready to eat, let the pastries defrost at room temperature and reheat them in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes.

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure the butter is cold when making the dough. This will ensure that the pastry is flaky and not greasy.
  • Be careful not to overwork the dough when kneading it. Overworking the dough can make it tough and dry.
  • For a sweeter pastry, sprinkle sugar on top of the pastries before baking.

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