Breakfast Pastries Recipe
Freshly baked pastries to start your day.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Topping
Method
Prepare the Dough
- 1
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and active dry yeast.
- 2
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine the warm milk, melted unsalted butter, and eggs. Mix well until combined.
- 3
Form the Dough
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Knead for about 5-7 minutes on a floured surface until smooth.
- 4
Let It Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare the Filling
- 5
Mix the Filling
In a bowl, blend the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. This will be your pastry filling.
Assemble and Bake
- 6
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 7
Shape the Pastries
Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut it into squares or circles. Place a spoonful of the cream cheese filling in the center of each piece. If using, add a dollop of fruit preserves on top.
- 8
Seal and Prepare for Baking
Fold the dough over to form a pocket and pinch the edges to seal. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 9
- 10
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- 11
Dust with Powdered Sugar
Allow the pastries to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
