Basic Danish Dough

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl whisk the eggs, milk and yeast together.

3. 3

   Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes under refrigeration.

4. 4

   Using a pastry blender, blend the flour, salt, sugar, and cardamom together.

5. 5

   Work the yeast mixture into the flour.

6. 6

   Knead the dough until smooth, about 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Form the dough into a ball and allow to rest, about 20 minutes in the refrigerator.

8. 8

   Beat 1 1/2 cups butter until smooth.

9. 9

   Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll into an oblong about 3/8 inches thick.

10. 10

    Dot 1/3 of the butter over 2/3 of the dough.

11. 11

    Fold the undotted dough over the remaining third of the butter-dotted portion.

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    The dough is now in 3 layers.

13. 13

    Roll the dough out gently into an oblong, 3/8-inch thick.

14. 14

    Repeat the folding process two more times.

15. 15

    Cover and chill the dough for 2 hours.

16. 16

    Roll the dough into the desired shapes.

17. 17

    Following the rolling techniques.

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