Danish Twists Recipe

Name: Danish Twists
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1-1/2 cups warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup cold butter, cubed; 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten; 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten; Seedless raspberry jam or apricot preserves; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Servings: persons

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
Seedless raspberry jam or apricot preserves
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

1
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in yeast mixture and egg yolks; stir just until dough clings together. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 9x7-in. rectangle. Cut into 7x1-in. strips. Pinch ends together, forming a circle; twist once to form a figure eight.
3
Place 2 in. apart on greased
4
. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 20 minutes.
5
Brush with egg whites. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 1/2-in.-deep indentation in the center of each twist; fill with jam.
6
Bake at 350u00b0 for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over warm rolls.

1300

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 1-1/2 cups warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Danish Twists falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Danish Twists

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