Pastry Platter Recipe

Pastry Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Dough

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix well. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

2. 2

   Mix Wet Ingredients

   In a separate bowl, combine the lukewarm milk, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.

3. 3

   Combine Mixtures

   Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour as needed.

4. 4

   Knead the Dough

   Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

5. 5

   Shape the Pastries

   Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface. Cut into desired shapes (triangles, squares, etc.) and fill each with fruit preserves. Fold and seal the edges.

6. 6

   Second Rise

   Place the shaped pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Bake the Pastries

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the pastries for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

8. 8

   Glaze the Pastries

   Let the pastries cool slightly. Mix powdered sugar with a little water to create a glaze and drizzle over the pastries before serving.