Danish Pastry Puffs (Danska smörkringlor)
Danska smörkringlor, or Danish Pastry Puffs, are a delightful treat from Nordic cuisines that are perfect for a cozy breakfast or a sweet snack. These flaky, buttery pastries are sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup pearl sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt together. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the cold water and mix until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a rectangle, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into 12 equal rectangles.
- Make a diagonal cut from each corner of the rectangles towards the center, leaving a small space in the middle uncut. Fold every other corner towards the center to create a pinwheel shape.
- Place the pastries on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each pastry with the beaten egg and sprinkle with pearl sugar.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown. Let them cool on a wire rack before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 220 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 18g
- Fat
- 15g
- Protein
- 3g
Supplies
Baking sheet Parchment paper Pastry cutter (or use fingers) Plastic wrap Rolling pin
Tools
Oven Wire rack
Serving suggestions
Serve the Danish Pastry Puffs with a hot cup of coffee or tea for a delightful breakfast or snack.
Tips & tricks
For an extra indulgent treat, drizzle the pastries with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
Cost
$10