How do I bake a heavenly chocolate hazelnut danish pastry?

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of chocolate and hazelnut in our heavenly danish pastry. A truly irresistible indulgence!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I bake a heavenly chocolate hazelnut danish pastry. Items include: All-Purpose Flour Granulated Sugar Salt Unsalted Butter Cold Water Large Egg Chocolate Chips Finely Chopped Hazelnuts Brown Sugar

All-Purpose Flour 2 cups
Granulated Sugar 1/4 cup
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Unsalted Butter 2 sticks
Cold Water 1/4 cup
Large Egg 1
Chocolate Chips 1 cup
Finely Chopped Hazelnuts 1 cup
Brown Sugar 1/4 cup

Take note
Please note that this recipe contains chocolate, which may be highly addictive. Proceed with caution.

1

Prepare the Dough

In this step, we will bring together the basic ingredients for the dough. Start by combining 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 2 sticks of chilled unsalted butter. Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to incorporate the butter into the flour mixture until you have a crumbly texture.

2

Add the Wet Ingredients

Now, it's time to add the wet ingredients to our dough. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of cold water and 1 large egg. Gradually pour this mixture into the crumbly dough while stirring with a fork. Keep stirring until the dough comes together and forms a ball.

3

Chill the Dough

To ensure a flaky and tender pastry, it's important to chill the dough. Wrap the dough ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour, or overnight if you have the patience to wait.

4

Prepare the Filling

While the dough is chilling, let's prepare the heavenly filling. Start by melting 1 cup of chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until smooth and remove from heat. In another bowl, mix together 1 cup of finely chopped hazelnuts and 1/4 cup of brown sugar.

5

Roll and Fill the Dough

It's time to bring everything together and create the layers of deliciousness in our danish pastry. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12x16-inch rectangle. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle the hazelnut mixture on top of the chocolate.

6

Shape and Bake

Now, let's shape our heavenly chocolate hazelnut danish pastry. Starting from one of the long sides, tightly roll the dough into a log. Seal the ends and gently curve the log to form a horseshoe shape. Transfer the pastry to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.