This classic Danish pastry recipe will guide you through creating delicious, buttery, and flaky pastries at home. Perfect for breakfast or an indulgent snack.
Preparation time
1h 30min
Cooking time
20min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 14 g active dry yeast
- 450 g all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 240 ml milk
- 5 g salt
- 50 g sugar
- 225 g unsalted butter
- 5 ml vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.
Step 3
Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Roll the dough into a rectangle, about 1 cm thick. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.
Step 5
Fold the dough into thirds, like a letter. Roll it out again into a rectangle and fold it into thirds once more. Repeat this process 3 more times.
Step 6
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 7
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Step 8
Roll out the dough and cut it into desired shapes. Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 9
Brush the pastries with beaten egg and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 10
Allow the pastries to cool slightly before serving.