Sweet Danish Dough: Perfectly Flaky and Delicious!
Discover the magic of Sweet Danish Dough with our easy recipe. Perfect for brunch or dessert, enjoy flaky layers and customizable fillings today!
Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Resting Time: 4 hours hours
Total Time: 4 hours hours 50 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 pastries
Calories: 320kcal
Stand mixer
Rolling pin
Parchment paper
Baking sheet
Pastry brush
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk warmed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter cold (for lamination)
- to taste your choice of filling: jam, custard, or chopped nuts
Whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, combine the warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry, stirring to a soft dough. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
Roll dough into a rectangle, place cold butter in center. Fold over butter, seal edges, roll out, and fold into thirds. Repeat folding three times, chilling dough between folds.
Roll out dough, cut into squares or rectangles. Add filling, fold corners to the center. Place pastries on parchment-lined baking sheet, let rise until puffy.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush pastries with egg wash, bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and fragrant.
Sweet Danish Dough is a delightful and versatile pastry perfect for any occasion. With its buttery layers and customizable fillings, it is a joy to bake and share.
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg