
Toffee Danish Pastry
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Toffee Danish Pastry is a delightful baked treat that combines buttery pastry with sweet toffee bits throughout. Made with all purpose flour, cold butter, eggs and milk, this pastry is enriched with both granulated and brown sugar for depth of flavour. The toffee bits add bursts of caramel sweetness to every bite. With just 20 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes in the oven, this pastry suits anyone looking for a special homemade dessert that does not demand excessive time in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 500 gall-purpose flour
- 300 gcold unsalted butter
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 4 eggeggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 5 gsalt
- 300 gtoffee bits
- 150 mlmilk
- 120 mlwater
- 80 gunsalted butter, melted
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: Use a silicone mat for easier cleanup.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
Tip: Make sure to use cold ingredients for the best results.
- 3
Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the dough resembles coarse crumbs.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 4
Gradually add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs to the dough, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or a food processor to simplify the process.
- 5
Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 3 mm (1/8 inch). Cut into rectangles about 20x30 cm (8x12 inches).
Tip: Use a pastry cutter or a knife to get even shapes.
- 6
In a separate bowl, mix the toffee bits, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure the toffee bits are evenly distributed.
- 7
Spread a tablespoon of the toffee mixture onto each pastry rectangle, leaving a 1 cm (1/2 inch) border around the edges.
Tip: Don't overfill the pastries.
- 8
Fold the edges of the pastry to create a seal and press gently with a fork to prevent the filling from escaping.
Tip: Use a fork to create a decorative border, if desired.
- 9
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
Tip: Use a toothpick to check for doneness.
- 10
Let the pastries cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Tip: Serve warm or at room temperature.
- 11
To make the glaze, mix the milk, water, and melted butter in a small bowl.
Tip: Adjust the glaze to your desired consistency.
- 12
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled pastries.
Tip: Use a pastry bag or a spoon to create a decorative glaze.
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