Danish Pastry

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in water then add sugar, cardamom, egg and milk.
2. 2
   Stir in flour to make a soft dough (add extra flour if too soft).
3. 3
   Roll out on a floured board to a 14 inch square.
4. 4
   Spread one half of the butter over center third of dough.
5. 5
   Fold one side over butter, then fold other side over first side, making three layers.
6. 6
   Give dough a quarter turn and roll out to a 14 inch square again.
7. 7
   Spread remaining butter over center and fold once more as directed above.
8. 8
   Chill 1 hour.
9. 9
   Turn, roll, fold and turn dough three times and again chill 1 hour.
10. 10
    Roll dough to an 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 4 inch squares.
11. 11
    Put 1 tbsp (15 ml) filling in center of pastry, fold in half and seal edges.
12. 12
    Cut 3 or 4 diagonal slashes across the top of each pastry.
13. 13
    Chill 2 hours.
14. 14
    Bake in 350 degree (175 C.) oven 15 minutes or until golden brown.
15. 15
    Add poppy seeds to milk and bring to a boil.
16. 16
    Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.
17. 17
    Drain and combine poppy seeds with remaining ingredients.
18. 18
    Combine all ingredients and cook, stirring until slightly thickened.
19. 19
    Cool.
20. 20
    Combine all ingredients and mix well.