DANISH DOUGH WHISK RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine the flour, granulated sugar, yeast and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Add the butter and pulse to combine. The butter should be the size of small marbles and peas. Transfer this mixture to a medium bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk and 2 tablespoons/30 milliliters water.
• Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture. Using a rubber spatula, fold the mixture until it is evenly moistened. Turn the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap, shape into a small rectangle, and wrap well. Chill for at least 3 hours, and up to 2 days.
• On a lightly floured surface, using a floured rolling pin, roll the dough out to an 8-by-15-inch rectangle. With a short side facing you, fold the dough in thirds like a letter, bringing the top third of the dough down, then folding the bottom third up. Use a bench scraper to help lift and fold the dough if necessary. At this point, the dough will be rough and shaggy with visible butter pieces; as you roll and fold the dough it will come together. Rotate the dough 90 degrees. Repeat the rolling and folding process, then rotate the dough once more and roll and fold again. As you work, dust the work surface, your hands and the rolling pin with flour as necessary. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Repeat the entire rolling and folding process one more time for a grand total of six turns. If the dough starts to fight you and become difficult to roll at any point, just pop it in the fridge for an extra rest. Wrap the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 ℉.
• Set aside 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
• Cream the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and almond extract together in a medium bowl with a handheld electric mixer on medium-high speed until creamy. Set it aside.
• To produce an egg wash, whisk together the egg and water in a small mixing basin with a fork. Set it aside.
• Only one package of crescent rolls should be opened and removed from the tube. Keep them in the long cylinder shape and set them on the cutting board rather than unrolling them.
• Cut the long cylinder into 12 equal pieces with a sharp knife.
• Flatten each round round in the middle with your fingers and thumb.
• Place individual circular 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
• Paint the egg wash around the borders and sides of the dough circular with a pastry brush.
• Spoon a little quantity of cream cheese filling into the center of the crescent dough with a small spoon.
• Place 2 cherries on top of the cream cheese filling using a tiny spoon.
• Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges. Allow 5 minutes for the danishes to cool before drizzling with glaze.
• Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until no lumps remain. Drizzle the glaze over each danish lightly. A few sliced almonds can be used to decorate the danish.
• Repeat with the second tube of crescent rolls.