How do I make a flaky danish pastry?

Get ready to impress with our flaky Danish pastry recipe! From buttery layers to delicious fillings, it's a treat worth savoring.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a flaky Danish pastry. Items include: Butter Flour Sugar Salt Yeast Milk Filling of your choice

Butter 200g
Flour 400g
Sugar 50g
Salt 1/2 tsp
Yeast 7g
Milk 200ml
Filling of your choice As much as your heart desires!

Take note
Beware: Making these pastries may result in uncontrollable cravings and a sudden increase in popularity among your loved ones. Proceed at your own risk!

1

Creating the Butter Block

In a bowl, mix butter and flour until they become best friends. Roll the mixture into a rectangle shape, and wrap it in plastic wrap. Pop it into the fridge for 30 minutes to make sure they are properly acquainted.

2

Preparing the Dough

Mix flour, sugar, salt, yeast, and milk together. Show them some love and knead until they become a smooth dough. Let it rest for 10 minutes to regain some energy for what lies ahead.

3

Combining Butter and Dough

Unwrap the butter block and place it in the center of your dough. Fold the dough over the butter, making sure it's fully covered. Give it a gentle pat, like you would to a pet, to seal the deal.

4

Building the Layers

Roll out the dough with a rolling pin, creating a long rectangle. Fold the dough into thirds like you would fold a love letter, then turn it 90 degrees. Repeat this process three more times, treating your dough like royalty.

5

Adding the Filling

Get creative! Whether it's sweet jam or savory cheese, spread your chosen filling on the dough. Imagine you're playing a delicious game of hide and seek with your taste buds.

6

Shaping and Baking

Cut the pastry into your desired shape. Twist it, fold it, or simply cut it into squares. Let them rest and rise for 30 minutes. Bake them in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes, or until they turn golden and irresistibly flaky.