Slightly Rich Chocolate Danish Pastries

Danish pastries are not originally from Denmark. They were brought to Denmark by Austrian bakers in the 19th century and quickly became popular.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Slightly Rich Chocolate Danish Pastries

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Danish, European Courses: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 packet Instant yeast
• 2 large Egg yolks
• ¹⁄₄ cup Whole milk
• 4 ounces Semi-sweet chocolate
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Add the yeast mixture, egg yolks, and milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the dough. Roll up the dough tightly from the long side, then slice it into 12 equal pieces.
5. Place the sliced pastries on a greased baking sheet and let them rise for another 15 minutes. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough water to make a smooth glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the warm pastries.
7. Serve the slightly rich chocolate Danish pastries warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Sugars 18g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.