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Scandanavian Danish Pastry

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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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 3
Calories: 1455.3
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • 4 cup To 6 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 Sticks Butter or margarine
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 cup Warm milk
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 package Yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 3 jars Thick preserves or jam
  • 1 cup Chopped nuts
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
Directions
  1. 1
    Sift 4 cups of flour and salt into a large mixing bowl.
  2. 2
    Cut in the butter or margarine using a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. 3
    In a separate small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk with sugar; let stand until foamy.
  4. 4
    Add the yeast mixture and slightly beaten eggs to the flour mixture.
  5. 5
    Mix vigorously with a wooden spoon until combined.
  6. 6
    Gradually add additional flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
  7. 7
    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
  8. 8
    Place the dough in a bowl, cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight.
  9. 9
    Remove dough from refrigerator and divide into 3 equal parts.
  10. 10
    On a lightly floured surface, roll each part into a large rectangle.
  11. 11
    Spread one jar of preserves evenly over each rectangle of dough.
  12. 12
    Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the preserves.
  13. 13
    Bring up both long sides of the dough towards the center, overlapping them slightly.
  14. 14
    Pinch or tuck under the side edges to seal.
  15. 15
    Place the pastries on greased baking sheets.
  16. 16
    Bake in a preheated 350F (175C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  17. 17
    Remove from oven and glaze with vanilla or dust with powdered sugar.
  18. 18
    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.

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