Basic Danish Dough Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   In a mixing bowl whisk the Large eggs, lowfat milk and yeast together.
2. 2
   Let the mix sit for 15 min under refrigeration.
3. 3
   Using a pastry blender, blend the flour, salt, sugar, and cardamom together.
4. 4
   Work the yeast mix into the flour.
5. 5
   Knead the dough till smooth, about 2 min.
6. 6
   Form the dough into a ball and allow to rest, about 20 min in the refrigerator.
7. 7
   Beat 1 1/2 c. butter till smooth.
8. 8
   Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll into an oblong about 3/8 inches thick.
9. 9
   Dot 1/3 of the butter over 2/3 of the dough.
10. 10
    Fold the undotted dough over the remaining third of the butter-dotted portion.
11. 11
    The dough is now in 3 layers.
12. 12
    Roll the dough out gently into an oblong, 3/8-inch thick.
13. 13
    Repeat the folding process two more times.
14. 14
    Cover and refrigeratethe dough for 2 hrs.
15. 15
    For use, roll the dough into the desired shape following the rolling techniques.