Danish Pastry- Flaky And Buttery Pastry Filled With Fruit Preserves, Cheese, Or Almond Paste. Ai Image. Stock Photo

Danish pastry, often referred to simply as "Danish," is a flaky and buttery pastry that originated in Denmark. It is characterized by its light and airy layers, sweet fillings, and decorative toppings. Danish pastry has become popular worldwide and is commonly enjoyed as a breakfast treat or dessert. The basic ingredients for Danish pastry dough include flour, butter, sugar, eggs, yeast, and milk. The dough is laminated with layers of butter through a process called "lamination," which involves folding and rolling the dough to create multiple layers. Danish pastry can be filled with a variety of sweet fillings, such as fruit preserves, custard, almond paste, or cream cheese. Common toppings include icing, streusel, sliced almonds, or powdered sugar.