How to Make Danish Pastry - Dough and Shaping

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt lowers calories while maintaining creaminess.

fruit preserves

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh fruit offers a lighter option, while canned fruit is often less expensive.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories without sacrificing sweetness.

Mix warm milk and sugar in a bowl until dissolved.

Sprinkle yeast over the mixture and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Combine flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.

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

Knead the dough until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

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

Spread cream cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a border.

Add fruit preserves on top of the cream cheese.

Cut slits along the edges of the dough, about 1 inch apart.

Fold the slits over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid effect.

Brush the top with egg wash for a golden finish.

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.

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