Raisin Danish

Delight your taste buds with this flaky, buttery Raisin Danish recipe, a true masterpiece of classic pastry-making! Crafted with tender layers of laminated dough, a luscious vanilla-infused pastry cream, and sweet bursts of plump raisins, each swirl offers a perfect blend of textures and flavors. The recipe incorporates professional techniques like butter folding and dough rolling to create those signature golden, airy layers, while an egg wash gives the danishes a stunning, bakery-style shine. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a decadent snack, these soft, slightly chewy pastries rise to perfection and bake into irresistible treats. Serve warm or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing bite of homemade indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:180 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:205 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 500 grams all-purpose flour
• 60 grams granulated sugar
• 10 grams instant yeast
• 8 grams salt
• 250 milliliters whole milk
• 60 grams unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 250 grams unsalted butter (cold, for folding)
• 150 grams raisins
• 5 milliliters vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg yolk
• 30 milliliters milk (for egg wash)
• 25 grams cornstarch
• 200 grams pastry cream

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.

Step 2

Warm the milk to approximately 110°F (43°C) and add it to the dry ingredients along with room temperature butter. Mix to form a dough.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Step 5

Place the cold butter between two sheets of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, pound the butter into a flat square about 8 inches wide.

Step 6

Refrigerate the butter square while rolling out the dough to a 12-inch square.

Step 7

Position the butter slab diagonally on the dough square and fold each corner of the dough over the butter, enveloping it completely.

Step 8

Roll the dough with the enclosed butter into a 10x20 inch rectangle, keep the edges even.

Step 9

Fold the top third of the dough down to the center, then fold the bottom third over the top, like a letter.

Step 10

Wrap the dough and chill it for 30 minutes. Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, chilling between each fold.

Step 11

After the final fold, wrap and chill the dough for an additional 1 hour.

Step 12

In the meantime, soak raisins in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat them dry.

Step 13

Add vanilla extract to the pastry cream and stir until smooth.

Step 14

Roll the chilled dough into a large rectangle about 10x15 inches.

Step 15

Spread the pastry cream evenly over the dough, leaving a border along one long edge.

Step 16

Scatter the raisins evenly atop the pastry cream.

Step 17

Starting from the long edge with filling, tightly roll the dough into a log and seal the seam.

Step 18

Cut the dough log into 1-inch thick slices and place them cut side down onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 19

Whisk together a whole egg with milk for the egg wash. Brush over the tops and sides of each danish swirl.

Step 20

Cover with a cloth, and allow them to rise at room temperature for about 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.

Step 21

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 22

Bake the danishes for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked.

Step 23

Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1628.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5592.3

Total Fat 298.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 179.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
Cholesterol 1215.7mg	0%
Sodium 3582.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 653.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.4g	0%
Total Sugars 214.8g
Protein 92.3g	0%

Vitamin D 358.2IU	0%
Calcium 832.8mg	0%
Iron 29.1mg	0%
Potassium 2661.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.4%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 46.1%