Large Danish Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Topping
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk (about 110°F) with the active dry yeast and sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Assembly and Baking
- 6
Shape the Danish
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a large rectangle on a floured surface. Cut the dough into smaller squares (about 4x4 inches).
- 7
Add Filling
Place a spoonful of the cream cheese filling in the center of each square. Fold the corners of the dough squares over the filling to create a pocket.
- 8
Final Rise
Place the shaped Danish on a lined baking sheet and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- 9
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 10
- 11
Cool and Dust
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Dust the tops with powdered sugar before serving.