Danish Pastry 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 (110°F) with the active dry yeast and 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
- 6
Prepare Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Assembling Pastries
- 7
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and roll it into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- 8
Cut and Fill
Cut the dough into squares (4x4 inches). Place a tablespoon of the cream cheese filling in the center of each square. Fold the corners towards the center and pinch to seal.
- 9
Second Rise
Place the filled pastries on a lined baking sheet. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for another 30 minutes.