If you are new to the virtual foodland on the blog-o-sphere you might be wondering why today bunches and bunches of foodies are blogging about the same thing. Don’t worry, it is not a conspiracy to take over the world with croissants. Neither have we been brain washed by an alien Dutch braid with superior intelligence. We are only the Daring Bakers. This group of crazy people (founded by my lovely friends Lisa and Ivonne) get together each month to bake something new, challenging and fun and we all agree to post our results the same day. Doesn’t that sound exciting?
Since I love to bake, I love this group and all the challenges they come up with each month. That’s why I was so excited when my beautiful and lovely friend Kelly asked me to co-host this month. After several e-mail conversations we decided to go with a laminated dough that sounded to die for, Dutch dough from Sherry Yard’s The Secrets of Baking. And what do you do with Dutch dough? Dutch braids! We thought this was a perfect challenge for the group because it would give the opportunity to many members to work on their laminated dough skills and they would be creative with the fillings and toppings and after making a braid they were encouraged to try something else with the remaining dough. It is exciting to see the results. You can see for yourselves by visiting more DB’s blogs here.
I made 2 braids, one filled with mango jam and the other with cream. I took pictures of both of them, I swear, but my freaking memory card decided to stop working right when I was going to edit the pictures on my computer. GRRRRR! Sometimes I HATE technology. Good thing is that I had saved 3 (only 3!) pictures of my first batch. This was my first attempt and it is not as pretty as the others, but at least I am showing you pictures, right? Now it is time to start visiting other DB’s blogs to see their challenges.
Note: The recipe for this bread is at the end of the post.
Buen provecho!
DANISH DOUGH
Makes 2-1/2 pounds dough
Ingredients
For the dough (Detrempe)
1 ounce fresh yeast or 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/2 cup whole milk
1/3 cup sugar
Zest of 1 orange, finely grated
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped
2 large eggs, chilled
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon saltFor the butter block (Beurrage)
1/2 pound (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flourDOUGH
Combine yeast and milk in the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix on low speed. Slowly add sugar, orange zest, cardamom, vanilla extract, vanilla seeds, eggs, and orange juice. Mix well. Change to the dough hook and add the salt with the flour, 1 cup at a time, increasing speed to medium as the flour is incorporated. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes, or until smooth. You may need to add a little more flour if it is sticky. Transfer dough to a lightly floured baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.Without a standing mixer: Combine yeast and milk in a bowl with a hand mixer on low speed or a whisk. Add sugar, orange zest, cardamom, vanilla extract, vanilla seeds, eggs, and orange juice and mix well. Sift flour and salt on your working surface and make a fountain. Make sure that the “walls” of your fountain are thick and even. Pour the liquid in the middle of the fountain. With your fingertips, mix the liquid and the flour starting from the middle of the fountain, slowly working towards the edges. When the ingredients have been incorporated start kneading the dough with the heel of your hands until it becomes smooth and easy to work with, around 5 to 7 minutes. You might need to add more flour if the dough is sticky.
BUTTER BLOCK
1. Combine butter and flour in the bowl of a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and the paddle and then beat for 1 minute more, or until smooth and lump free. Set aside at room temperature.
2. After the detrempe has chilled 30 minutes, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a rectangle approximately 18 x 13 inches and ¼ inch thick. The dough may be sticky, so keep dusting it lightly with flour. Spread the butter evenly over the center and right thirds of the dough. Fold the left edge of the detrempe to the right, covering half of the butter. Fold the right third of the rectangle over the center third. The first turn has now been completed. Mark the dough by poking it with your finger to keep track of your turns, or use a sticky and keep a tally. Place the dough on a baking sheet, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Place the dough lengthwise on a floured work surface. The open ends should be to your right and left. Roll the dough into another approximately 13 x 18 inch, ¼-inch-thick rectangle. Again, fold the left third of the rectangle over the center third and the right third over the center third. No additional butter will be added as it is already in the dough. The second turn has now been completed. Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
4. Roll out, turn, and refrigerate the dough two more times, for a total of four single turns. Make sure you are keeping track of your turns. Refrigerate the dough after the final turn for at least 5 hours or overnight. The Danish dough is now ready to be used. If you will not be using the dough within 24 hours, freeze it. To do this, roll the dough out to about 1 inch in thickness, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and freeze. Defrost the dough slowly in the refrigerator for easiest handling. Danish dough will keep in the freezer for up to 1 month.APPLE FILLING
Makes enough for two braidsIngredients
4 Fuji or other apples, peeled, cored, and cut into ¼-inch pieces
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons unsalted butterToss all ingredients except butter in a large bowl. Melt the butter in a sauté pan over medium heat until slightly nutty in color, about 6 – 8 minutes. Then add the apple mixture and sauté until apples are softened and caramelized, 10 to 15 minutes. If you’ve chosen Fujis, the apples will be caramelized, but have still retained their shape. Pour the cooked apples onto a baking sheet to cool completely before forming the braid. (If making ahead, cool to room temperature, seal, and refrigerate.) They will cool faster when spread in a thin layer over the surface of the sheet. After they have cooled, the filling can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Left over filling can be used as an ice cream topping, for muffins, cheesecake, or other pastries.
DANISH BRAID
Makes enough for 2 large braidsIngredients
1 recipe Danish Dough (see below)
2 cups apple filling, jam, or preserves (see below)For the egg wash: 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk
1. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll the Danish Dough into a 15 x 20-inch rectangle, ¼ inch thick. If the dough seems elastic and shrinks back when rolled, let it rest for a few minutes, then roll again. Place the dough on the baking sheet.
2. Along one long side of the pastry make parallel, 5-inch-long cuts with a knife or rolling pastry wheel, each about 1 inch apart. Repeat on the opposite side, making sure to line up the cuts with those you’ve already made.
3. Spoon the filling you’ve chosen to fill your braid down the center of the rectangle. Starting with the top and bottom “flaps”, fold the top flap down over the filling to cover. Next, fold the bottom “flap” up to cover filling. This helps keep the braid neat and helps to hold in the filling. Now begin folding the cut side strips of dough over the filling, alternating first left, then right, left, right, until finished. Trim any excess dough and tuck in the ends.Egg Wash
Whisk together the whole egg and yolk in a bowl and with a pastry brush, lightly coat the braid.Proofing and Baking
1. Spray cooking oil (Pam…) onto a piece of plastic wrap, and place over the braid. Proof at room temperature or, if possible, in a controlled 90 degree F environment for about 2 hours, or until doubled in volume and light to the touch.
2. Near the end of proofing, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Position a rack in the center of the oven.
3. Bake for 10 minutes, then rotate the pan so that the side of the braid previously in the back of the oven is now in the front. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F, and bake about 15-20 minutes more, or until golden brown. Cool and serve the braid either still warm from the oven or at room temperature. The cooled braid can be wrapped airtight and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or freeze for 1 month.
111 Replies
Your braids a lovely and I loved this challenge… thanks so much for hosting!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 6:35 am
Your braid looks great!!! Great recipe choice Ben!!!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 6:39 am
Thank’s for hosting, Your braids look super delish
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 6:54 am
This was a great recipe! When I first saw it I thought oh no. This is going to be tough but man it was a great recipe that gave me a little more confidence with my baking skills. Thank you!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 6:55 am
Ben, this looks just lovely. What a GREAT choice from you and Kelly. I am So going to try this, although my heart is with Maria’s ricotta and rum-soaked raisins… yum!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 7:22 am
Your “not as pretty” braid looked a lot nicer than mine turned out, but it was a fun challenge! Thanks for hosting.
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 7:36 am
This was a wonderful challenge, Ben! Thanks for a great recipe that I’ll definitely be using again!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 7:43 am
That mango filling sounds delicious! I was afraid to deviate this time, but I’ll be sure to follow some of the variations of other daring bakers next time.
Thanks for hosting this month’s DB challenge. Great choice!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 7:44 am
Thanks for a great challenge this month. I really enjoyed it!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 7:47 am
What a beauty Ben:D
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 7:51 am
Thanks for picking this challenge this month, I enjoyed it and was surprised how easy it is to make laminated dough.
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 7:57 am
This was a great challenge; thank you so much for hosting this month. I had wonderful results, and it looks like your results were wonderful as well!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 7:59 am
Looks beautiful Ben! Even for the first try – but what can you expect from the man who is a puff pastry genius!
Thanks for hosting this month Ben! You turned me into a convert…sure there was no brain washing involved????
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 8:00 am
Bon Giorno Ben!!!! Your not so pretty braids look good enough to eat, so perhaps it is better we didn’t get to see these others, there is no telling what this group my have done!!!! You and Kelly came up with a fantastic challenge, not only tasty but something that helped me in my kitchen skills. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!!!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Thank you so much for co-hosting this! I know what a big job it is, and you and Kelly have chosen a wonderful challenge. Your braid is gorgeous!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 8:28 am
Your braid looks perfect, Ben!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 8:33 am
Gracias por este reto, la verdad estuvo super padre!!!!!!!
Te quedó super hermosa tu trenza…. doradita!!! yumi!!!!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 8:36 am
Your braid looks really good Ben, thanks for co-hosting!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 8:44 am
That’s so much for hosting this event – this was an awesome challenge!! Your braids look and sound delicious
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 8:51 am
If this braid wasn’t as good as the others, then we’ve certainly missed something by not seeing the others. I used mango in some of mine too.:)
Thank you so much for hosting this challenge, Ben. I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Would have never attempted this otherwise.
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 9:13 am
Your braid screams butter and flake!! Thanks Ben!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Holy-moly! I can’t believe these are you second-rate photos. Your braids are perfect! Hopefully, once I make this pastry a few more times (which I will!) it will turn out as beautiful as yours…. fingers crossed.
Thank you, Ben, for a wonderful challenge. I thoroughly enjoyed myself & learned a great deal. Plus, my family thinks I’m a Rock Star in the kitchen. Life is grand!
xoxox Amy
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 9:22 am
Yum. Your braid looks amazing. Thanks for hosting this challenge.
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Your pictures look great. Thanks to both you and Kelly for hosting and picking a true challenge!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Thanks for hosting Ben! Sorry about the camera card, sometimes technology is really anoying, but still those pictures are great!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 10:14 am
Look at your lovely braid! Thanks for hosting this month. This was fun & quite a challenge for my first time.
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 10:47 am
this was a great and totally delicious challenge. thanks! your braids look simply awesome. like the manjo jam!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 10:55 am
Well the first batch turned out gorgeous of course. Sorry about your other pics. And since it was you and Kelly, I got off my lazy derrier and contributed this month! Great minds think alike on the mango~ thanks for hosting a great month!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 11:36 am
Your braids look fantastic ben!! thank you soo much for a fantastic recipe!! i loved every minute of this challenge, i learned so much with this and i will continue to make the braid in different forms with lots of different fillings!! thanks so much for a great learning experience!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Mango jam sounds fantastic! Thank you for hosting this month and choosing such a great challenge and tasty recipe – I will be making this again!
Best,
Sarah
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Blasted modernity. They were nicer than the photographed ones you say? They must have been out of this world nice. Thanks for a satisfying and fun DB challenge!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
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Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Ben, I’m so glad I got to meet you when we baked this together and thanks for a such a fun challenge!! Looking forward to more great baking sessions with you and the rest of the gang.
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
I’m blushin’ ovah heah, Ben. Thanks for steering me away from the challenge I was going to pose. This was a lot of fun, and something I’ve wanted to make for so very long. With your loss of photos and my loss of the post (and sense of decorum) we really did make quite the time, didn’t we? Grins and giggles. Yep! Hugs to you sweet Ben.
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Looks wonderful!!!
Wish I could say the same about mine, lol.
Thanks for an awesome challenge. It was kinda’ rough, but I stuck it out and ended up with something edible. I can’t wait to try it again.
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Ben, I can’t thank you and Kelly enough for a thoroughly fantastic choice this month. Challenging… and very very rewarding. I made it not once but twice… two different weekends.
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Your braid looks wonderful! Thanks for the great challenge!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
thanks for hosting this month’s challenge, it was a great recipe to work with and a first time for me. that stinks about your pictures, but at least you did save 3 of them, and they look gorgeous!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Your braids look wonderful! I bet the mango filling was delicious. Thank you for hosting this month’s challenge. I really loved the recipe and will definitely make it again. This was one of my favorite DB recipes!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
I decided that since I couldn’t manage the cardamom, I wasn’t going to join in this month.. I know you posted an alternative, but really… There is no substitute for cardamom!
all these lovely braids are making my sweet tooth ache, though!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
looks wonderful! thanks for a great challenge this month!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
Beautiful breads…such wonderful color. Thanks for choosing this recipe and hosting! It was fantastic!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Great looking braid! The mango jam sounds really tasty!!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Wow this one looks really pretty to me and also delicious. thanks for this recipe as i said to Kelly I learnt to make one of my favorite dough.and for me with this weather in Venezuela It was CHALLENGE : s
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Hi Ben! Thank you for the challenge. I loved it. Your braids are wonderful. Congratulations!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Your braids look good. I like the sound of the mango jam filled one.
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Thank you for the challenge, it was quite a bit of fun, your braids look great!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Thank you so much for this challenge! If not for Daring Bakers, I probably never would have tried it – and now, I have found something I will make for special occasions! Not to mention, this was a challenge that grumpy was happy I did also (he really enjoyed the almond one I made!)
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
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Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Wow! You can make that for me anytime.
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 7:39 pm
This was one heck of the challenge Ben!!! I loved every minute of the prep and the final tasta was fabulous. This is one recipe I will repeat and repeat and repeat. Thanks for choosing such a great challenge.
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Love the use of mango in your braid..they look lovely!!
I had fun doing this challenge..thanks for picking a lovely challenge…
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
Yes sir.
This is exactly what we used to get on a sunday morning when i was a kid. Nowadays everybody just get down to the bakery and buy them.
I use to fill them with a mix of marzipan, butter and raisins, just like my grandma made them.
Great post Ben
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Your braids turned out beautiful! Thanks for hosting this month and picking an awesome recipe that I will use time and time again.
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Great Challenge Ben, I loved it!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
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Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
I know you said a lot and host this month and I read through and all I can think about is mango jam that sounds so good mango jam, mango jam I have to make some now mmmmmmango jam
Thanks for a great DBer challenge
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Ben- Great Daring Bakers Challenge! Your braids look perfect. Wonderful job.
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
Buen provecho indeed, Ben! I loved doing this recipe and I envision repeating it with different fillings in the future, thanks for such a great choice.
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Thank you so much for co-hosting this month’s challenge! Your braid looks great (even if you didn’t get shots of your second one)!
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
thanks for hosting this, it was so good! a little work, but worth the trouble
Posted on June 30th, 2008 at 12:09 am
I think this was a great challenge. Yes I was a crazed baker for the first week of June, but I thank you (my ba-donk-a-donk does not).
Posted on June 30th, 2008 at 12:09 am
Your braid looks fabulous! I lOVED that challenge and very much enjoyed baking as well as eating those delicious Danish Pastries!
Cheers,
Rosa
Posted on June 30th, 2008 at 12:22 am
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Posted on June 30th, 2008 at 12:48 am
Hi Ben,
Thank you so much for posting this challenge. I absolutely loved it and the recipe (with a few modifications) will be a permanent fixture in my repertoire.
Jane of VeganBits.com
Posted on June 30th, 2008 at 12:57 am
Beautiful braids Ben! Thank you for choosing such a great ( and fun) challenge.
-Brianna of http://www.briannalee.wordpress.com
Posted on June 30th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Beautiful braid. Thanks for choosing this challenge Ben,
Posted on June 30th, 2008 at 8:59 am
Hi there Ben…BIG THANK YOU for the best challenge to date. I had the most fun on this one, this was the tastiest one so far, the most inspiring one, the most enriching one (butter & all)!! Thank you amigo…sorry to hear the month has not been so great; but am sure you’ll be back in full spirit soon. Sorry too about the pictures; suffered similarly last month & really feel bad for you. Love your braid & your choice of fillings too. *HIGH FIVES* for the great choice to you & Kellypea!! Take care & keep smiling!!! Cheers mate!!
Posted on June 30th, 2008 at 9:03 am
This was such a great challenge! Thanks!
Posted on June 30th, 2008 at 9:24 am
fabulous job. And thanks for the awesome challenge this month
Posted on June 30th, 2008 at 11:37 am
This was a fantastic challenge! I can’t wait to try making the Danish dough again! Also, your braid looks great.
Posted on June 30th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Great Challenge Ben! Your braid looks fabulous
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Posted on June 30th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Thanks for co-hosting this very fun challenge! Sorry about your photos but the ones you saved are great!
Posted on June 30th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Thank you for choosing such a fun and interesting recipe for your hosting at DB. I absolutely loved baking this. Yours looks so gorgeous it makes me want to go braid mine again so its prettier! Thanks Bunches and Bunches!!!
Posted on June 30th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Thanks for choosing such a wonderful challenge. I loved it. It was my first time with laminated dough, but it won’t be my last. Your braids look lovely.
Posted on June 30th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
I thoroughly enjoyed making this danish and I learned so much. Fear is gone. Fat is here. Yay.
Thank you for all your effort. My family and friends are all impressed that I have joined and have a blog (that I have no idea how I figured out) and they get to share the goodness.
Posted on July 1st, 2008 at 2:50 am
Well done! Thanks for choosing such a great challenge for us!
Posted on July 1st, 2008 at 6:31 am
great choice of challenge ben – thanks for inspiring us all.
Posted on July 1st, 2008 at 7:27 am
Thanks for hosting with Kelly this month, it was a good choice. And yours looks good.
Posted on July 1st, 2008 at 7:46 am
Great challenge, Ben! Thanks for a really fun delicious challenge, I loved it!
Posted on July 1st, 2008 at 9:08 am
Thanks for the great experiment! I’d love to try it with mango cream, I’ve got a ton on the trees in the backyard.
Posted on July 1st, 2008 at 9:11 am
This was a great recipe–challenging, certainly, but not so hard that it was intimidating. Thanks!
Posted on July 1st, 2008 at 9:35 am
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Posted on July 1st, 2008 at 11:14 am
I loved this challenge. I can only imagine how beautiful your second batch was!
Posted on July 1st, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Ben, forgive the lateness of my comment…computer problems yesterday! But you seem familiar with that. Your braid looks great…so well formed and golden! Thank you for hosting and for the great choice of recipe…my Sweetie is still talking about how delicious it was in both taste and smells.
Posted on July 1st, 2008 at 9:56 pm
Ben – thanks for hosting – great challenge. And your braids look amazing!!
Posted on July 1st, 2008 at 11:10 pm
Hey Ben! Thanks for co-hosting this month’s challenge! I really enjoyed it. Your braid is beautiful (of course!) I love the idea of the mango jam particularly
Posted on July 1st, 2008 at 11:11 pm
Ah, the wonders of modern technology – it lets us down when we need it the most. This braid looks pretty enough to me, and mango jam – now that would have been superb as a filling. Thanks for co-hosting with Kellypea this month.
Posted on July 2nd, 2008 at 6:15 am
Fantastic recipe choice! Your braid turned out beautifully!
Posted on July 2nd, 2008 at 8:23 am
Ben, your braids are fantastic looking. But what I really wanted to say was THANK YOU for selecting and hosting such a terrific recipe. I loved it and will be sure to make it again and again. It’s a keeper. You and Kelly *rule*
Posted on July 2nd, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Thanks for a fun challenge! It was my first time making Danishes but definitely not my last.
Posted on July 2nd, 2008 at 5:09 pm
I don’t need to tell you how much I loved making this recipe over and over again! Thank you for a great pic! Yours turned out gorgeous!
Posted on July 2nd, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Thanks for hosting, Ben! As a Vegan Daring Baker, I love this sort of challenge, and it was such a huge success! And yours, of course, looks divine!
Posted on July 2nd, 2008 at 8:31 pm
Ben, thanks for the comment. And thanks for hosting the challenge. It was exactly why I joined DB. I’ve now done danish, something I hadn’t really considered before, but thoroughly enjoyed and plan to do again. And your danish look especially yummy!
Posted on July 2nd, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Thanks for cohosting last month!
Posted on July 2nd, 2008 at 9:50 pm
Ben your braid looks amazing. I am still afraid of the challenge to register with the Daring Bakers.
Posted on July 3rd, 2008 at 7:03 am
Ben, your braids are perfect and beautiful! SO sorry about your memory card trouble, too. grrrr….
Also, so sorry to be getting to you so late–I’ve been so busy and sloooowly making my way through my reader.
Summer is so busy!
Posted on July 3rd, 2008 at 8:47 am
look at all those beautiful flaky layers! i agree that it’s better to have some pics than none! (what good is a post w/o pics?!) thank you SO much for picking this challenge – i really enjoyed making the laminated dough and it’s something i would have NEVER done on my own – now i realize how easy it is!
Posted on July 3rd, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Thanks for popping by and checking out my Danish Braid. I really enjoyed this challenge. Thanks for making the June DB challenge such a fun event!
Posted on July 3rd, 2008 at 10:58 pm
The braids look very yummy!
Posted on July 3rd, 2008 at 11:00 pm
Gracias Ben por ser tan buen maestro y tan buen anfitrion.El reto parecia complejo, pero despues comprobe que solo en tiempo.Ya habia echo bollos daneses y son un lujo para el paladar y una delicia.Y vosotros hicisteis que pareceria mas sencillo,Xoxo Mila
Posted on July 4th, 2008 at 4:55 am
Hi Ben – your braid is beautiful! I want to sink my teeth right through all those gorgeous flakes!
Do you still live in Mexico? My in-laws live in Mazatlan, it’s one of our favorite places (my husband and I got married there). Mucho gusto!!
Posted on July 4th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Ben, thank you very much for a wonderful challenge!
Your braids look delicious!
Posted on July 4th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Thanks for giving us such a fun challenge! I plan on making two more this weekend, one for home and one for work. I’ve spoiled my staff by sharing the DB challenges with them. When they didn’t get any of the first danish, they got grumpy. lol So I plan to make it up to them next week.
Posted on July 4th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Thanks for hosting June’s challenge! Your braids look great! Sorry to hear about your finicky memory card.
Posted on July 5th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Ben, thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. Sorry for the my belated comment:) I really meant to visit your blog long ago and THANK YOU for the wonderful choice for teh challenge! I truly enjoyed it. In fact, as I stated on my entry, this has been my favorite DB challenge so far! I am so baking Danish Braid again!!!
BTW, yours looks fabulous! well risen and golden on top! Yum!
PS: Adding you to my blogroll as I find your blog quite interesting:) Hoe you don’t mind:)
Posted on July 5th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
It looks great, Ben! The mango filling sounds really good.
Posted on July 6th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
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Posted on July 7th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
This was my favorite DB challenge to date! I really loved the video you had with your puff pastry technique. Thanks for choosing such a great recipe!
Posted on July 10th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
A belated thank you for hosting my favorite challenge so far. Who knew I’d spend half my summer in the kitchen making Danish pastry? Somewhere, my maternal great grandmothers are enjoying this for sure.
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