Danish Pastry With Filling Variations Recipe

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Danish Pastry With Filling Variations
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  1. FOR THE DANISH PASTRY: In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Add a pinch of sugar and let stand 5 minutes, until the yeast foams. Stir in the remaining sugar, the egg yolks, and whipping cream, then set aside.
  2. In a large bowl or in the work bowl of a food processor, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the butter until pieces are the size of kidney beans.
  3. Turn the flour-butter mixture into the bowl with the liquid ingredients. Fold together just until dry ingredients are moistened throughout. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 3 days.
  4. Prepare the filling of your choice (below).
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and dust with flour. Using a rolling pin, pound the dough until it is smooth and about 3/4 inch thick.
  6. Roll out to a 24-inch square. Fold the dough into thirds to make a long, narrow strip. Cut lengthwise into two parts.
  7. Working with one part at a time, roll the dough into a rectangle, about 24 by 6 by 1/4 inch.
  8. Spread half the filling in a 2-inch strip down the length of each dough strip.
  9. Brush the uncovered edges with egg white and fold over to seal in the filling, making a filled roll 24 inches long and about 3 inches wide.
  10. Brush the outside of the roll with egg white and press the sugar and sliced almonds on all sides. Repeat with the second half of the dough. Cut filled rolls into 12-inch lengths.
  11. Lightly grease a baking sheet or cover with parchment paper. Place the rolls on the baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes; they will not double.
  12. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  13. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden. Remove from the baking sheet onto a wire rack to cool. Serve warm.
  14. Makes four 12-inch-long pastries.
  15. FOR THE APPLE-ALMOND FILLING: In a large bowl, mix the apples, sugar, almonds, and cinnamon.
  16. FOR THE RAISIN ALMOND FILLING: In a small saucepan bring the water to a boil over medium high heat and add the raisins. Remove from the heat and let stand 5 minutes; DRAIN.
  17. In a large bowl, cream the butter until soft, then add cardamom, confectioners' sugar, and enough cream to make a smooth, spreadable mixture. Mix in the raisins and almonds.
  18. FOR THE MARZIPAN FILLING: Crumble the almond paste into a mixing bowl and blend in the almonds, confectioners' sugar, egg white, and almond extract until well mixed. You can do this quickly in the food processor.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 307.99 Kcal (1289 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.51g 22%
Cholesterol 26.52mg 9%
Sodium 147.48mg 6%
Potassium 131.01mg 3%
Total Carbs 41.77g 14%
Sugars 25.4g 102%
Dietary Fiber 1.79g 7%
Protein 4.34g 9%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 36.7mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 335.46 Kcal (1405 kJ)
Calories from fat 142.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.8g 22%
Cholesterol 28.89mg 9%
Sodium 160.63mg 6%
Potassium 142.69mg 3%
Total Carbs 45.49g 14%
Sugars 27.66g 102%
Dietary Fiber 1.95g 7%
Protein 4.72g 9%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 39.9mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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