Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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9
servings
100 g

Bread Flour

50 g

Cake Flour

15 g

Sugar

2 g

Salt

15 g

Unsalted Butter

softened

0.5 unit

Egg

beaten

100 ml

Milk

3 g

Dry Yeast

75 g

Unsalted Butter

chilled

18 slice

Bitter Chocolate

1 unit

Egg

beaten

Step 1
~5 min

Place butter for the butter fold-in sheet into a plastic bag.

Step 2
~5 min

Roll the butter into a 10 x 18 cm rectangle and chill in the fridge.

Step 3
~5 min

Combine bread flour, cake flour, sugar, salt, unsalted butter (15g), 1/2 egg, and milk (totaling 100ml) in a bread maker case, excluding dry yeast.

Step 4
~5 min

Add dry yeast to the yeast compartment of the bread maker and start the 'bread dough' course.

Step 5
~5 min

After the first proofing, shape the dough into a ball.

Key Technique: Proofing
Step 6
~5 min

Cover the dough with cling film and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Step 7
~5 min

Roll out the chilled dough into a 20 x 20cm square.

Step 8
~5 min

Place the chilled butter rectangle from Step 1 in the middle of the dough square.

Step 9
~5 min

Fold both sides of the dough over the butter to meet in the center, and tightly seal the seam.

Step 10
~5 min

Tightly seal the top and bottom ends of the dough as well to prevent air from entering.

Step 11
~5 min

If any air remains inside, poke it with a toothpick to remove.

Step 12
~5 min

Rotate the dough 90 degrees and roll it out slowly into a 20 x 40cm rectangle with a rolling pin.

Step 13
~5 min

Fold the dough into thirds, wrap it with cling film, and chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.

Step 14
~5 min

Repeat the rolling, folding, and chilling process two more times (3 times in total).

Step 15
~5 min

Roll out the dough into a 23 x 45 cm rectangle.

Step 16
~5 min

Trim the edges of the dough rectangle and cut out 9 smaller rectangles (7.5 x 14 cm).

Step 17
~5 min

Place 1 stick of chocolate on each dough rectangle.

Step 18
~5 min

Fold the dough over once, and place another stick of chocolate on top.

Step 19
~5 min

Fold the dough over again, tuck in the end, and gently press down.

Step 20
~5 min

Arrange the pastries on a baking tray, spray them with water, and gently cover with cling film for the second proofing.

Key Technique: Proofing
Step 21
~5 min

Leave the pastries in a warm place for 40-60 minutes to allow them to double in size.

Step 22
~5 min

When the pastries have doubled, brush beaten egg on top.

Step 23
~5 min

Bake the pastries in a preheated oven at 200C for 15 minutes, until golden brown.

Step 24
~5 min

Serve the chocolate danish pastries and enjoy!

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure butter is cold during lamination.

Proof in a warm place for best results.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with coffee or tea.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fresh fruit
Whipped cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Denmark

Cultural Significance

Traditional breakfast pastry

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Dessert

Popularity Score

75/100

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