Delicious Danish Pastries
Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 5 1/2 - 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes, until the yeast is frothy.
- Add the sugar, salt, and eggs to the bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add the flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes, until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a large rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick.
- Place the chilled butter pieces in the center of the dough rectangle and fold the dough over the butter, sealing the edges to form a package.
- Roll out the dough again to a large rectangle and fold it into thirds, like a letter. Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, wrapping the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerating for 30 minutes between each turn.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the dough into desired shapes, such as rounds or triangles, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and heavy cream. Brush the mixture over the tops of the dough pieces.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
Treat yourself to the delicious flaky goodness of homemade Danish pastries. With a simple yeast dough and a rich butter filling, these pastries are the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch spread. So why wait? Get baking and enjoy the sweet, buttery flavors of these delicious pastries today!
