Apple Danish

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:06:02 GMT

Step 1

Place the warm milk in a small bowl and sprinkle the yeast over the top until frothy.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt.

Step 3

Cut in the cubed butter until crumbly.

Step 4

Add the yeast mixture, cream and eggs to the flour/butter mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.

Step 5

Refrigerate overnight (about 12 hours).

Step 6

Peel, core and slice apples.

Step 7

Melt butter and cinnamon over medium heat. Stir in apples, sugar & 3 Tablespoons water.

Step 8

Cover and cook stirring occasionally for 4-6 minutes or until very slightly softened.

Step 9

Continue to cook until apples are soft (not mushy) and filling is thickened. Let bubble 1 minute. Cool.

Step 10

Punch down the dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface.

Step 11

Divide the dough into 4 equal sections.

Step 12

Roll each section into a 18" x 4" rectangle and cut into 4" x 1" strips.

Step 13

To form the danish, place two strips together and twist. Shape into a ring and gently pinch the edges together. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Repeat until there is no more dough strips left.

Step 14

The danishes should be 2" a part to allow for rising.

Step 15

Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for about 45 minutes (in a warm place).

Step 16

Preheat the oven to 350.

Step 17

Using your pointer finger, gently push down in the middle of each danish to form a small indentation for the apple filling.

Step 18

Top each danish with 1-1.5 Tbsp. of the apple filling.

Step 19

Bake for 15-16 minutes until slightly browned.

Step 20

Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack.

Step 21

While the danishes are cooking, make the icing by beating the powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, salt and cream until your desired consistency is formed.

Step 22

Pipe the icing on the danishes for a nice finishing touch.

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