These Scandinavian-inspired pastries offer a delightful balance of tender, yeasted dough and sweet, fruity fillings. Unlike traditional laminated Danish dough, this recipe uses a simpler enriched dough that is refrigerated overnight for maximum flavor development. The result is a soft, slightly chewy interior with a golden, crisp crust. Filled with your favorite preserves and topped with chopped nuts, these pastries are perfect for weekend breakfasts, afternoon tea, or as a comforting dessert. They are easy to assemble and bake up beautifully with minimal effort, making them a favorite for home bakers seeking a homemade treat without the complexity of traditional Danish techniques.
Scandanavian Danish Pastry
Description
These Scandinavian-inspired pastries offer a delightful balance of tender, yeasted dough and sweet, fruity fillings. Unlike traditional laminated Danish dough, this recipe uses a simpler enriched dough that is refrigerated overnight for maximum flavor development. The result is a soft, slightly chewy interior with a golden, crisp crust. Filled with your favorite preserves and topped with chopped nuts, these pastries are perfect for weekend breakfasts, afternoon tea, or as a comforting dessert. They are easy to assemble and bake up beautifully with minimal effort, making them a favorite for home bakers seeking a homemade treat without the complexity of traditional Danish techniques.Ingredients
Directions
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Sift 4 cups of flour and salt into a large mixing bowl.
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Cut in the butter or margarine using a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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In a separate small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk with sugar; let stand until foamy.
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Add the yeast mixture and slightly beaten eggs to the flour mixture.
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Mix vigorously with a wooden spoon until combined.
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Gradually add additional flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough in a bowl, cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight.
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Remove dough from refrigerator and divide into 3 equal parts.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll each part into a large rectangle.
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Spread one jar of preserves evenly over each rectangle of dough.
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Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the preserves.
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Bring up both long sides of the dough towards the center, overlapping them slightly.
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Pinch or tuck under the side edges to seal.
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Place the pastries on greased baking sheets.
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Bake in a preheated 350F (175C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Remove from oven and glaze with vanilla or dust with powdered sugar.
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Cool on wire racks before cutting into slices.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1455.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 58.9g91%
- Saturated Fat 18.6g93%
- Cholesterol 141.1mg48%
- Sodium 3281.7mg137%
- Total Carbohydrate 194.8g65%
- Dietary Fiber 6.9g28%
- Sugars 11.9g
- Protein 31.4g63%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
