Danish

A sweet laminated pastry made from a buttery yeast dough, shaped around fillings such as fruit, cream cheese or almond.

Cakes, cookies, pastries and baked goods
Austria, Denmark

Also called: Danish pastry, wienerbrød

Danish dough, called wienerbrød in Denmark, combines the yeast of brioche with the butter layers of puff pastry, usually with egg and sugar in the dough. It is folded several times to build layers, shaped into pinwheels, braids or pockets, proofed and baked until golden.

Cream cheese, fruit, custard and almond fillings are common, often finished with a powdered sugar glaze.

Tools for this

Fox Run 16 x 20-Inch Marble Pastry BoardStays cool for laminated dough and tabling chocolate.See it on Amazon
Brod & Taylor Folding ProoferKeeps dough at a steady warm temperature for even proofing.See it on Amazon
HOTEC Silicone Pastry Brushes (2)An even egg wash for a glossy, golden finish.See it on Amazon

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Written by VanillaGoods in our own words from these sources. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.

Danish (Q1140186), Wikidata