Description
A large braided Danish pastry made with soft homemade yeast dough wrapped around sweet pie filling and finished with a simple vanilla glaze, perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 can (21 ounces) pie filling (apple, strawberry, peach, or cherry)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small bowl dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl mix the warm milk, sugar, melted butter, salt, and egg until well combined.
- Add the activated yeast mixture and stir well.
- Gradually add the flour one cup at a time until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle about 12 × 16 inches.
- Spread the pie filling lengthwise down the center of the dough.
- Cut strips along both sides of the dough toward the filling.
- Fold the strips over the filling in a crisscross pattern to create a braided shape.
- Transfer the Danish carefully to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- In a small bowl mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm Danish before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the yeast is activated and foamy before adding it to the dough.
- Avoid overfilling to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
- Allow the Danish to cool slightly before glazing so the glaze sets nicely.
- Different pie fillings can be used to customize the flavor.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
