Cherry Danish Recipe

 

Cherry Danish Recipe

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110°F to 115°F)
• 1/2 cup milk, lukewarm
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour

For the Filling:

• 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

For the Icing:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare the Dough:

1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water.
2. Add the milk, sugar, salt, egg, butter, and 2 cups of flour. Beat until smooth.
3. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (do not knead).
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Shape and Fill:

1. Punch down the dough and turn it onto a lightly floured surface.
2. Divide the dough into 16 pieces.
3. Shape each piece into a ball and flatten it into a disc.
4. Place the discs on greased baking sheets.
5. Make a small well in the center of each disc and fill it with cherry pie filling.

Bake the Danishes:

1. Cover the danishes and let them rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
3. Bake the danishes for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
4. Remove from the oven and let them cool on wire racks.

Prepare the Icing:

1. In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
2. Drizzle the icing over the warm danishes.