How To Make Danish Bun/Sweetened Bread Roll/Sweet Buns Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Margarine reduces saturated fat while vegetable oil is less expensive.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt lowers calories while ricotta is often cheaper.

fruit preserves

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh fruit can be healthier, while canned fruit is often less costly.

almond extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Vanilla extract is more common and less expensive than almond.

Mix warm milk and sugar in a bowl until dissolved.

Sprinkle yeast over the mixture and let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; create a well in the center.

Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the well.

Mix until a dough forms; knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-2 hours.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle.

Spread softened butter over two-thirds of the dough, then fold the unbuttered third over the middle, and then fold the remaining third over that.

Roll out the dough again into a rectangle and repeat the folding process two more times.

Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Roll out the chilled dough and cut into squares or triangles.

Fill each piece with cream cheese and tutti-frutti; fold or twist as desired.

Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush with egg wash.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Cool slightly and drizzle with powdered sugar glaze.

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