Danska Wienerbröd – Danish Pastry

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

Delicious and Flaky Danska Wienerbröd - Danish Pastry

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

24 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

360

Sugar

12g

Fat

10g

Danska Wienerbröd - Danish Pastry is a popular pastry served in Denmark and Europe, it is often enjoyed with a cup of hot coffee or tea. These pastries are the perfect delicious buttery treat that can be enjoyed fresh out of the oven. The crispy and flaky layers of the pastry dough makes it unique and superior to other desserts. With endless possibilities of fillings and designs, it is a pastry loved by people of all ages. Making Danska Wienerbröd can be a whole day adventure and a testament to patience and skill required to make these crispy pastries. This recipe is a traditional Danish pastry recipe that can produce a perfect flaky and buttery pastry with crusty and golden edges.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, dissolve sugar in milk, then sprinkle the yeast over the milk mixture. Let it sit for 10 minutes till foamy.
2.	Gradually stir in the flour until you get a dough and knead it until smooth and elastic.
3.	Roll dough out to 1/2 inch thickness, brush softened butter over the entire surface, fold in thirds.
4.	Roll the folded dough again, fold in 3s.
5.	Let it sit in the refrigerator overnight.
6.	Next morning, take the dough out and roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Fold in thirds, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
7.	Roll out and fold in thirds for the final time. Rest for around 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
8.	Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness, cut into shapes and shape into your favourite pastry shapes.
9.	Brush on an egg wash and let rise again for 15 minutes before baking in a 400 degree F oven for 10-15 minutes, until the Danish pastries are golden brown in colour.

PROS

Danish pastries are flaky, light and buttery.

Suitable for breakfast, snack or dessert
Endless possibilities for fillings and shapes

CONS

Danish pastries are high in calories and fat
Take a long time to make
Require patience and perfect technique to get flaky layers

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Danish pastries are not particularly healthy as they are high in fat and sugar. Serve with some fresh fruits or enjoy in moderation as a treat.
Butter and milk used in the recipe provide a source of calcium and vitamin D overall

	1/3 cup sugar
	1 pint milk , lukewarm
	2 compressed yeast cakes
	8 cups flour , sifted ( more as needed )
	3/4 lb butter
	1 teaspoon salt
	6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons other shortening , additional
	3 eggs , well beaten