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Apricot Danish – Easy Homemade Danish Pastry Recipe

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Apricot Danish is a flaky pastry filled with sweet apricot preserves. This classic bakery-style pastry is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon yeast
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves

Instructions

  1. Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl.
  2. Add flour, egg, butter, and vanilla extract to form dough.
  3. Knead the dough until smooth.
  4. Allow the dough to rise until doubled in size.
  5. Roll the dough and fold butter layers to create laminated dough.
  6. Cut dough into squares.
  7. Add apricot preserves in the center of each piece.
  8. Shape the dough around the filling.
  9. Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes until golden.

Notes

  • Use cold butter for flaky layers.
  • Do not overfill pastries.
  • Allow enough rising time.
  • Add powdered sugar glaze after baking if desired.

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