Danish Pastries

Flaky, buttery pastries filled with a rich vanilla custard. A classic of Nordic baking that is worth the effort.

Ingredients

• 500 g cold butter
• 500 g bread flour
• 50 g yeast
• 2 dl cold milk
• 1 egg
• Vanilla custard for filling
• Icing sugar for glaze

Method

1. 1Make a yeast dough and let it rest in the cold.
2. 2Laminate the dough with the butter by rolling and folding several times.
3. 3Cut into squares, add a dollop of custard in the center, and fold the corners in.
4. 4Let proof and then bake at 225°C (435°F) for 10-12 minutes.
5. 5Glaze with icing sugar once cooled.

Tips & tricks

• Read the full recipe before you start.
• Prep ingredients in advance for smoother cooking.
• Taste near the end and adjust seasoning as needed.

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