Pecan Danish

Name: Pecan Danish
Ingredients: 3 1/2 tbsp lard; 18 oz white bread mix; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 2 None egg yolks; 1 cup milk, warmed; 1 cup pecans; 4 tbsp maple syrup; 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted, mixed with 3 tsp boiling water, to decorate

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3 1/2 tbsp lard
18 oz white bread mix
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 None egg yolks
1 cup milk, warmed
1 cup pecans
4 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted, mixed with 3 tsp boiling water, to decorate

Directions

1

Cut lard into bread mix until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add sugar. Mix together egg yolks and milk then mix into dry ingredients until smooth. Knead for 5 mins on a lightly floured work surface, until smooth. Transfer to a lightly greased bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place for 10 mins.
2

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for 5 mins, until smooth. Shape into 3 - 5 inch logs. Braid together, using water to stick ends together. Place on a greased baking sheet and sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans. Lightly cover with a sheet of oiled plastic wrap and leave in a warm place for 30 mins to rise.
3

Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake danish for 15 mins, until golden brown. Brush syrup over top, sprinkle with remaining nuts and bake for 5 mins. Drizzle with icing. Serve warm or cold.