How do I create dancing dune danishes?

Get ready to boogie with our homemade Dancing Dune Danishes! These flaky pastries will have your taste buds dancing in the sand.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I create Dancing Dune Danishes. Items include: all-purpose flour sugar salt butter water granulated sugar food coloring jam or fruit preserves cream cheese chocolate chips powdered sugar milk vanilla extract

all-purpose flour 2 cups
sugar 1/4 cup
salt 1/2 teaspoon
butter 1 cup
water 1/4 cup (cold)
granulated sugar 1/4 cup
food coloring a few drops
jam or fruit preserves as needed
cream cheese optional
chocolate chips optional
powdered sugar 1 cup
milk splash
vanilla extract 1 teaspoon

Take note
Baking can be a serious form of dance, so be careful not to trip over your own feet. Also, be prepared for your kitchen to be transformed into a sandy dance floor!

1

Mix the Dance-Worthy Dough

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 cup of cold butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until you have a crumbly texture. Add 1/4 cup of cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Give it a little shimmy and set it aside.

2

Let's Make the Sensational Sanding Sugar

To make your danishes sparkle like the dancing dunes, mix together 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and a few drops of food coloring. Use your fingers to mix the food coloring into the sugar until it resembles the color of sandy beaches. Keep practicing your dance moves while you wait for the sugar to dry.

3

Shape your Dance Partner, the Danishes

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it's about 1/4 inch thick. Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles. Place the circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. For a little extra pizzazz, use your finger to make an indentation in the center of each circle. This is where the delicious filling will dance.

4

Twist and Turn with the Filling

Now it's time to boogie with the filling. Spread a spoonful of your favorite jam or fruit preserves into the indentation of each dough circle. You can also get creative and add a dollop of cream cheese or a sprinkle of chocolate chips. The choice is yours!

5

Don't Forget the Dance Party Glaze

To give your danishes that extra shine, mix together 1 cup of powdered sugar, a splash of milk, and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and drizzle it over the filled danishes. Let the glaze set for a few minutes and then it's time to hit the dance floor!

6

Bake and Boogie

Pop those danishes into a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and let them dance for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and delicious. Keep an eye on them because no one wants burnt dancing shoes! Once they're done, let them cool slightly before digging in.