EASY APPLE DANISH

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This dough should be refrigerated for at least 2 hours. I often prepare it the night before and bake the rolls fresh in the morning as a special breakfast treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and lemon zest; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in the yeast mixture, milk and eggs until blended. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead about 20 times (dough will be slightly sticky). Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , For filling, combine the apples, walnuts, sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into an 18x15-in. rectangle; brush with butter. Sprinkle filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. , Starting with a short side, fold a third of the dough over filling; repeat with other side, making a 15x6-in. rectangle. Pinch seams to seal. Cut each into 15 slices. Twist each slice a few times; pinch ends together, forming a small circle. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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Shimil Nil

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I'm not a huge fan of apple danishes, but this one was really good! The dough was flaky and the filling was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy apple danish.

MR HEATH

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This apple danish was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The filling was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again!

Jimmy Dodd

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I made this apple danish for my family and they loved it! The dough was flaky and the filling was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy apple danish.

bilal shah yasinzai

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This apple danish was amazing! The dough was so light and flaky, and the filling was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy apple danish.

This apple danish was a hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it. The dough was light and flaky, and the filling was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making this again!