Best 11 Almond Danish Pastry Recipes

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Almond Danish Pastry: A Delightful Treat for Any Occasion

Indulge in the delectable Almond Danish Pastry, a classic European treat that combines flaky layers of puff pastry, sweet almond filling, and a delicate glaze. This irresistible pastry is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. With its golden-brown crust, soft and fluffy interior, and explosion of almond flavor, the Almond Danish Pastry is sure to tantalize your taste buds. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for crafting this pastry from scratch, including making the puff pastry dough, preparing the almond filling, and assembling and baking the pastries. Additionally, the article offers variations on the classic recipe, such as a chocolate almond filling, a cream cheese filling, and a streusel topping. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and skills to create this delightful pastry at home.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

DANISH PUFF (ALMOND KRINGLE)



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Learn how to make this easy Danish Puff (Almond Kringle), a sweet, flaky treat your family won't be able to resist!

Provided by Ginnie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, (at room temperature*)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water
1 cup water
1/2 cup unsalted butter*
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, (at room temperature*)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
pinch salt
1 to 2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup chopped or sliced almonds, (toasted)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY DANISH ALMOND PASTRIES



Easy Danish Almond Pastries image

If you have made a traditional Danish pastry, then you know how labor-intensive the dough can be to make. This recipe offers a comparatively quick, flaky, buttery, almond paste-filled Danish. The taste is phenomenal.

Provided by Lance F

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (8 ounce) tubes refrigerated crescent roll dough, divided
1 (8 ounce) can almond paste
1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
½ cup white sugar
1 large egg, separated, divided
2 ¼ ounces sliced almonds
1 tablespoon white sugar, or as needed
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Unroll 1 tube of crescent roll dough and spread in the bottom of the prepared pan. Seal the seams of the dough to prevent from separation.
  • Roll almond paste into a thin sheet, large enough to cover your cake pan. Cut edges with a knife or rolling pizza cutter.
  • Combine mascarpone cheese, 1/2 cup white sugar, and egg yolk in the bowl of an electric mixer; mix until thoroughly combined and smooth with no lumps remaining. Spread evenly on top of dough. Place rolled out almond paste on top of cheese mixture.
  • Open the remaining tube of crescent dough, unroll it, and put on top of the almond paste. Seal all of the seams and ensure dough covers the entire top of the pan. Whisk egg white and use a pastry brush to spread on the top of the rolled out dough. Spread sliced almonds on top to coat. Lightly sprinkle remaining white sugar evenly on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • Meanwhile, mix powdered sugar and water for glaze together in a bowl. Drizzle over the top of the cooled Danish and cut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 186.6 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

DANISH PUFF



Danish Puff image

You can serve this double-textured pastry as a bread or dessert. What an elegant addition to a brunch buffet table!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup water
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 2 tablespoons warm water or milk
Chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place 1 cup flour in medium bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup softened butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of coarse crumbs. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons water over mixture; toss with fork.
  • Gather pastry into a ball; divide in half. Pat each half into 12x3-inch rectangle, about 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water to rolling boil; remove from heat. Quickly stir in almond extract and 1 cup flour. Stir vigorously over low heat about 1 minute or until mixture forms a ball; remove from heat. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Spread half of the topping over each rectangle.
  • Bake about 1 hour or until topping is crisp and brown; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely.
  • In medium bowl, mix all glaze ingredients except nuts until smooth and spreadable. Spread over top of pastry; sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 1 g

DANISH PASTRY



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Rich buttery flaky dough that turns pastries into a sinful delight. Worth the effort and extra work involved.

Provided by Cindy

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h8m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups unsalted butter, softened
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups milk
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 2/3 cup of flour. Divide into 2 equal parts, and roll each half between 2 pieces of waxed paper into a 6 x12 inch sheet. Refrigerate.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the dry yeast and 3 cups of the remaining flour. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, sugar and salt. Heat to 115 degrees F (43 degrees C), or just warm, but not hot to the touch. Mix the warm milk mixture into the flour and yeast along with the eggs, and lemon and almond extracts. Stir for 3 minutes. Knead in the remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until the dough is firm and pliable. Set aside to rest until double in size.
  • Cut the dough in half, and roll each half out to a 14 inch square. Place one sheet of the cold butter onto each piece of dough, and fold the dough over it like the cover of a book. Seal edges by pressing with fingers. Roll each piece out to a 20x 12 inch rectangle, then fold into thirds by folding the long sides in over the center. Repeat rolling into a large rectangle, and folding into thirds. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the refrigerator one at a time, and roll and fold each piece two more times. Return to the refrigerator to chill again before shaping. If the butter gets too warm, the dough will become difficult to manage.
  • To make danishes, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. The dough can be cut into squares, with a filling placed in the center. Fold 2 of the corners over the center to form a filled diamond shape. Or, fold the piece in half, cut into 1 inch strips, stretch, twist and roll into a spiral. Place a dollop of preserves or other filling in the center. Place danishes on an ungreased baking sheet, and let rise until doubled. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Danishes can be brushed with egg white for a shiny finish.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bottoms are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 142.4 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

DANISH ALMOND PUFF



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My mom used to make this Almond Puff every year for Christmas. It is very elegant and pretty--and surprisingly easy to make. I almost always have every ingredient already in my cupboard. I made it myself for the first time and my husband loved it. I'm planning to make it for his mom when she comes to visit. This is a fun one to share.

Provided by WarringEagle

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons water
½ cup butter
1 cup water
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon milk, or as needed
2 tablespoons candy sprinkles

Steps:

  • Place 1 cup of flour in a medium bowl. Mix in butter using a fork or a pastry blender. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of water over, and stir with a fork until dough comes together. Divide into two balls. Pat dough into two long strips on an ungreased baking sheet, about 14 inches long and 3 inches wide. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of butter and 1 cup of water. Bring to a rolling boil. Add 1 teaspoon of almond extract and remove from the heat. Immediately stir in 1 cup of flour until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan. Gradually stir in the eggs until well blended. Divide evenly, and spread over the two crusts on the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 1 hour. Allow to cool almost to room temperature before frosting.
  • To make the frosting, mix together the confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon of almond extract and a splash of milk in a small bowl until smooth. Add more milk if necessary to make a pourable glaze. Drizzle over the Danish, and decorate with candy sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 130.9 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 192.7 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

ALMOND BEAR CLAWS



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These flaky Danish pastries are a time-consuming project, but they're a perfect way to show people how much you love them! I like serving them at special brunches. The puff pastry dough and almond filling can be made ahead of time, and the pastries can be frozen before baking.

Provided by FrancesC

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅓ cup almond paste
2 ¾ cups ground almonds
½ cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 egg whites
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons amaretto liqueur
3 pounds puff pastry
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
3 tablespoons sliced almonds, for garnish
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat almond paste with an electric mixer to break it apart. Add the almonds, sugar, and salt; continue to mix until the almond paste is no longer lumpy. Stir in the butter, egg whites, almond extract and amaretto liqueur on high speed until its as fluffy as you can get it. Set aside.
  • Using half of the dough at a time, roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle that is about 8 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick. Trim the edges of the dough. Cut the dough in half lengthwise to make two 4 inch wide strips.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Fill a pastry bag halfway with the almond filling and pipe a stripe of filling down the center of each strip. Whisk together the egg and water. Brush onto one edge of each strip. Fold each strip over the filling and press gently to seal it. Brush each piece with egg wash and sprinkle sliced almonds over the top. Cut into 3 to 4 inch pieces, then cut 1/2 inch slits into the sealed edge to make the ''claws''. Place the bear claws at least two inches apart on baking sheets. Refrigerate and repeat with the second half of the dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until almonds are toasted and pastry is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool and dust with confectioners' sugar right before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 156.8 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

ALMOND DANISH COFFEE CAKE



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Filled with almond paste, sugar and butter, this pastry will melt in your mouth. It's a must for me to make each holiday.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 coffee cakes (12 serving each).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
FILLING:
1 can (8 ounces) almond paste, cubed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon water
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in water; let stand for 5 minutes and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and remaining sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg and cream to yeast mixture. Add to flour mixture; stir to form a stiff dough. Divide in half; cover and refrigerate for 3 hours. , In a small bowl, beat the almond paste, brown sugar and butter until smooth. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a 15x6-in. rectangle. Spread filling down center third of dough to within 1/2 in of edges. Beat egg and water; brush over edges of dough. , Fold sides over filling; seal seam and edges. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. Cut five to six small slits in top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. , For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over coffee cakes. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ALMOND DANISH PUFF PASTRY



Almond Danish Puff Pastry image

Almond Danish Puff Pastry has a flaky thin crust with a soft eggy bread layer that is drenched in almond flavoring and then covered with a light almond icing.

Provided by Leah Beyer

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sifted flour
2 tablespoons cold water
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup flour
3 eggs
2.5 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract

Steps:

  • Cut the butter into the flour and sprinkle with water while mixing with a fork.
  • Form into a ball and then divide the ball in half.
  • Press out each half into an oval that is roughly 12 inches by 3 inches on an ungreased or parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
  • Bring the water and butter to a boil but remove from heat right before boiling.
  • Stir in the almond extract and flour. Stir constantly to keep from having lumps.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, stirring to combine completely.
  • Spread half the dough over each oval crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Mix icing ingredients together. If you need to thin, add a small amount of milk.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Carbohydrate 41.02 g, Protein 3.73 g, Fat 20.43 g, SaturatedFat 12.52 g, Cholesterol 91.76 mg, Sodium 186.59 mg, Fiber 0.56 g, Sugar 24.65 g, Calories 360.28 kcal

PEAR AND ALMOND DANISH BRAID



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This braid is a dazzling use of this shortcut Danish dough recipe, a large braid filled with tender, sweet pears on a bed of ground almonds. Be sure to add 1 teaspoon of coarsely ground fresh cardamom with the flour in Step 1 of the Danish dough. (Grind it yourself using a grinder or mortar and pestle; the coarse grind allows the spice to permeate the dough, but not in an aggressive way. If you use pre-ground cardamom, you will likely need less.) The apricot glaze adds a festive shine to the finished pastry, but it is not essential.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     pastries, project

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons/71 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons/30 grams packed light or dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups/380 grams diced pear (from 2 to 3 firm Bosc pears)
1/3 cup/52 grams raw almonds
3 tablespoons/21 grams confectioners' sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1 batch Danish dough with cardamom added (see recipe)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup/80 grams apricot preserves, for glaze (optional)

Steps:

  • To prepare the pear filling, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Add the pears and cook, gently stirring occasionally, until they are tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer the pears to a plate and let the mixture cool completely.
  • Use a coffee grinder to blend the almonds to a fine meal. Transfer the almond meal to a medium bowl. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, the confectioners' sugar, egg yolk and almond extract. Mash the mixture into a paste with a rubber spatula or the back of a spoon.
  • On a lightly floured piece of parchment paper, roll the dough into an 11-by-14-inch rectangle. Arrange so a short side is facing you. With a bench scraper or the backside of a knife, very lightly mark off a 3-inch section lengthwise down the center of the dough. (Don't cut through the dough, you're just creating a guide for yourself.) Cut 1-inch strips perpendicular to the lengthwise guidelines, on either side of the 3-inch section. (These strips will be folded up to become the braided top.) Cut off the top and bottom corner strips, leaving the center flap.
  • Spread the almond mixture down the 3-inch section of the pastry, leaving about an 1/8-inch border on all sides. Top evenly with the pear mixture, leaving any accumulated liquid on the plate.
  • Beat the egg in a small bowl. Very lightly, brush a 1-inch border around the edges of the pastry with some of the beaten egg. (You'll be brushing the pastry that's been cut into strips, and the two end flaps.)
  • Fold up the top and bottom ends of the center section to create a barrier for the filling. Starting at the top, fold each strip in at a slightly downward angle over the filling, alternating from left to right. Make sure the strips are overlapping by about 1/2 inch so they don't open up while baking. Using the parchment, move the filled pastry onto a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Cover the pastry loosely with plastic wrap and let rest until slightly puffed, about 1 hour. Note the thickness of the strips when you first set it aside and use their growth as a guide. It's ready when the dough bounces back slowly when pressed lightly. (If it bounces back too fast, it hasn't risen enough; if it doesn't bounce back at all, it's gone too far.) While dough is rising, heat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Gently brush the top and sides of the pastry with some of the remaining beaten egg. Bake for 10 minutes then turn the pan and reduce the heat to 375 degrees. Bake until deep golden brown and puffed, 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, make the apricot glaze if desired. Heat the apricot jam in a small saucepan, stirring, until loose. Strain the jam through a mesh sieve into a small bowl; discard the solids. Brush a thin coat of apricot glaze over the warm pastry. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 135, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 104 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ALMOND DANISH PUFF



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This is yet another of my family's recipes. My mom used to make this every Christmas morning. It was and is a special treat that I hope to carry on with my family. This recipe came from an old Betty Crocker cookbook. Glaze recipe for the puff follows the instructions.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup water
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 -2 tablespoon warm water or 1 -2 tablespoon milk
sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Cut 1/2 cup softened butter into 1 cup flour, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until particles are size of coarse crumbs.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons water over mixture; mix with fork.
  • Gather pastry into ball; divide in half.
  • Pat each half into rectangle, 12x3 inches, about 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Heat remaining 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water to rolling boil in 2-quart saucepan; remove from heat.
  • Quickly stir in almond extract and 1 cup flour.
  • Stir vigorously over low heat about 1 minute or until mixture forms a ball; remove from heat.
  • Add eggs; beat until smooth. Spread half of the topping over each rectangle.
  • Bake about 1 hour or until topping is crisp and brown; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely.
  • Spread with Creamy Almond Glaze; sprinkle with almonds.
  • Creamy Almond Glaze:
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 2-3 tbsp butter, softened; 1/2 to 1 tsp almond extract; 1-2 tbsp warm water or milk.
  • Mix all ingredients until smooth and spreadable and glaze the Danish puff.

ALMOND DANISH PASTRY



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I got this recipe from a British friend while working in a bakery in the 1970s. Her dad made it in his pastry shop in the UK. I make this every Christmas and my family and friends all love it. I hope u do as well. It's a relatively easy recipe that tastes and looks like you slaved in the kitchen for hours. It is very rich, decadent, and yummy. I always double this recipe and make 2 big pan fulls. Enjoy!

Provided by Dee Stillwell @LILLYDEE

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup(s) butter, softened
1 cup(s) unbleached white flour
1/2 cup(s) butter
1 cup(s) water
1 cup(s) unbleached white flour
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon(s) almond immulsion
1 - 2 cup(s) sliced almonds, ammt depends on how dense u want the almonds
FROSTING:
1 pound(s) c & h powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 cup(s) butter, softened
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1 teaspoon(s) almond immulsion
2 - 3 tablespoon(s) evaporated milk or cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. get a large cookie sheet ready. Do not grease.
  • Make the cream puff dough: Bring water and butter to a boil in medium sized pan. Dump flour in all at once. Beat with a wooden spoon until dough forms a ball. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each one. Add Almond immulsion. Spread mixture evenly over the pastry strips. Smoothness is not necessary.
  • Bake for about 50 min to 1 hour or until golden light brown. cool on cookie sheet and leave there to frost as well.
  • Make frosting while pastry strips completely cool. Frosting: Mix powdered sugar, butter, salt, and almond emulsion in mixer bowl. beat in milk a little at a time until you achieve a good spreading consistency. Frost pastry with icing and sprinkle liberally with sliced almonds. I leave them out to air dry and to let the frosting set. If you store them in an airtight container they seem to get soggy. Cut into bars about an inch wide. Yummmy

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect flaky layers in your Danish pastry, use cold butter and work quickly to prevent it from melting. Grate the butter and toss it with the flour before cutting it in, which will help create even distribution and prevent large clumps of butter.
  • Chilling the dough multiple times throughout the rolling and folding process is crucial for developing the pastry's structure and distinct layers. Ensure that the dough is firm and cold before each roll and fold to achieve the desired flaky texture.
  • When shaping the Danish pastries, be gentle and handle the dough as little as possible to prevent the layers from sticking together. Use a sharp knife to make clean cuts, and avoid overworking the dough.
  • Before baking, proof the Danish pastries in a warm place until they have doubled in size. This will allow the yeast to work its magic and create light and airy pastries.
  • While the Danish pastries are baking, keep an eye on them to ensure that they don't overcook. Overbaking can result in dry and tough pastries, so remove them from the oven as soon as they reach a golden brown color.

Conclusion:

With careful attention to detail and a bit of patience, you can create delicious and impressive almond Danish pastries at home. Remember to use high-quality ingredients, follow the recipe steps precisely, and take the time to chill the dough adequately. Your efforts will be rewarded with flaky, buttery pastries that are perfect for any special occasion or simply as a delightful treat.

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