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Mouthwatering Danish Pastries

Mouthwatering Danish Pastries: Your Homemade Bakery Delight

Discover the joy of baking mouthwatering Danish pastries, rich with flavors and flaky textures, perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pastries
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Danish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 batch Yeasted Dough Using pre-made puff pastry can save you time.
  • 250 g High-Quality Unsalted Butter Essential for rich flavor and flaky texture.
  • 2 large Eggs Ensure they’re at room temperature for best results.
Fillings
  • 3 tbsp Cinnamon Adds flavor to Kanelsnegle; adjust to taste.
  • 100 g Granulated or Brown Sugar Sweetens the filling.
  • 100 g Marzipan Delivers richness for Spandauer.
  • 100 g Pastry Cream Can be swapped with thick vanilla pudding.
Glaze
  • 50 g Powdered Sugar Mix with milk or water for desired consistency.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances the glaze's flavor.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking sheet
  • wire rack
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the Dough: Activate yeast by combining warm milk with sugar; let sit until bubbly. Mix in flour, butter, and eggs, kneading until smooth. Let rise for 1-2 hours.
  2. Laminate the Dough: Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter evenly, fold into thirds, and roll out again, repeating 2-3 times.
  3. Make the Fillings: For Kanelsnegle, mix cinnamon and sugar, spreading it over the dough. For Spandauer, spread marzipan and pastry cream, then cut and shape.
  4. Shape the Pastries: Create decorative shapes and let rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
  5. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Cool and Glaze: Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes; drizzle with glaze if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle with sliced almonds before baking for added crunch and flavor.

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