Basic Danish Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. 2
   In a mixing bowl whisk the eggs, milk and yeast together.
3. 3
   Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes under refrigeration.
4. 4
   Using a pastry blender, blend the flour, salt, sugar, and cardamom together.
5. 5
   Work the yeast mixture into the flour.
6. 6
   Knead the dough until smooth, about 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Form the dough into a ball and allow to rest, about 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
8. 8
   Beat 1 1/2 cups butter until smooth.
9. 9
   Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll into an oblong about 3/8 inches thick.
10. 10
    Dot 1/3 of the butter over 2/3 of the dough.
11. 11
    Fold the undotted dough over the remaining third of the butter-dotted portion.
12. 12
    The dough is now in 3 layers.
13. 13
    Roll the dough out gently into an oblong, 3/8-inch thick.
14. 14
    Repeat the folding process two more times.
15. 15
    Cover and chill the dough for 2 hours.
16. 16
    Roll the dough into the desired shapes.
17. 17
    Following the rolling techniques.