Great Pastries Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pastry Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit until frothy, about 5 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and the yeast mixture; mix well.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 4
Shape the Pastries
Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface. Cut into desired shapes (like squares or circles) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 5
Bake the Pastries
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the pastries for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly.
- 6
Make the Glaze
In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and water until smooth. Drizzle over the warm pastries before serving.