How do I prepare a divine blueberry lemon danish pastry?

Brighten up your day with our blueberry lemon danish pastry. The tangy lemon and juicy blueberries will leave you smiling!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I prepare a divine blueberry lemon danish pastry. Items include: All-purpose flour Granulated sugar Salt Unsalted butter Buttermilk Lemon juice Lemon zest Cornstarch Blueberries Egg (beaten) Coarse sugar

All-purpose flour 2 cups
Granulated sugar 2 tablespoons + 1/4 cup
Salt Pinch
Unsalted butter 1 cup
Buttermilk 1/2 cup
Lemon juice 1/4 cup
Lemon zest 1 teaspoon
Cornstarch 2 tablespoons
Blueberries 2 cups
Egg (beaten) 1
Coarse sugar Sprinkle

Take note
Be careful not to overmix the dough or your pastry may become tough. Also, watch out for the hot oven when baking. Let's dive in!

1

Whisk and Combine Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Set this mixture aside.

2

Cut in Cold Butter

Dice 1 cup of cold unsalted butter into small pieces. Add the butter to the dry ingredients from step 1. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3

Add Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of cold buttermilk, 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and butter mixture. Stir until just combined.

4

Form the Dough

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Fold it over itself a few times to bring it together, but be careful not to overwork it. Shape the dough into a rectangle, then wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

5

Prepare the Filling

In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Add 2 cups of fresh or frozen blueberries and toss to coat.

6

Roll out the Dough

Remove the dough from the refrigerator and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.

7

Add the Filling

Spread the blueberry filling evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a border of about 1 inch on all sides.

8

Shape and Bake

Carefully roll the dough into a log, starting from one of the longer sides. Press the edges to seal. Transfer the log to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the top with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.