Danish Pastries – A Must-Try Dessert Recipes Classic
These flaky, buttery Danish pastries are a perfect dessert recipe for special mornings or weekend brunches.
Servings: 12 pastries
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup warm water (110 to 115°F)
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
- Fruit preserves or jam, for filling
- Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
- Powdered sugar glaze (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, egg, sugar, and salt. Stir in the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour, stirring until dough comes together. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll cold butter between parchment into an 8-inch square. Chill.
- Roll dough into a 12-inch square. Place butter in center and fold dough over like an envelope.
- Roll and fold dough 3 times, chilling between each turn. Rest dough for 1 hour.
- Roll out dough and cut into shapes. Fill centers with jam or preserves.
- Place on baking sheet, cover, and rise until puffy, about 30 minutes.
- Brush with egg wash and bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool slightly and drizzle with powdered sugar glaze if desired.