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Danish Sourdough Pastries

Danish Sourdough Pastries Recipe
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Buttery, flaky, and naturally fermented Danish pastries made with sourdough starter. Customize with your favorite fillings for the perfect homemade treat.

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 1/2 cup active sourdough starter (fed or discard)
  • 3/4 cup whole milk (lukewarm)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 2 sticks cold unsalted butter (for laminating)

For the Filling (choose one or mix & match):

  • Fruit jam or preserves
  • Cream cheese sweetened with maple syrup or sugar
  • Lemon curd
  • Almond paste

For the Egg Wash:

  • 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (whisked)

Optional Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1 tbsp milk or lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter, warm milk, egg, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Gradually stir in the flour until a sticky dough forms. Knead until smooth, 5–7 minutes (or use a stand mixer). Cover and chill for 1 hour.
  2. While the dough chills, place cold butter between two sheets of parchment. Roll into a 6×6-inch square. Chill again if it gets too soft.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 12×12-inch square. Place the butter block in the center like a diamond. Fold each corner of the dough over the butter to completely encase it. Roll into a 10×20-inch rectangle. Fold into thirds like a letter. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  4. Repeat this process two more times, chilling in between.
  5. Roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 4-inch squares. Add 1 tbsp filling to each center, then fold or twist corners to form shapes.
  6. Arrange on parchment-lined trays. Cover and let rise overnight in the fridge (8–12 hours).
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush with egg wash. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden and puffed. Let cool before glazing.
  8. Optional Glaze:
  9. Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze once pastries are cool.

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