Easy Apple Danish

Name: Easy Apple Danish
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; 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; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons 2% milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

17 ingredients

6 steps

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
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
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1

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.
2

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead about 20 times (dough will be slightly sticky). Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
3

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.
4

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
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6

Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm rolls.