Prune Danish

Directions

1. 1
   Roll pastry on floured surface to 2 20 inch x 15 inch rectangles.
2. 2
   Trim edges evenly.
3. 3
   With a sharp knife cut into 12 5 inch squares.
4. 4
   Spoon a rounded tablepoon prune filling onto center of each square; bring 2 opposite corners over filling to overlap about 1 inch.
5. 5
   Place on cookie sheets 2 inches apart.
6. 6
   Let rise in a warm place until double in bulk, about 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Brush with beaten egg.
8. 8
   Place in hot oven (400?f); lower heat immediately to 350?f, then bake for 20 minutes.
9. 9
   Warm corn syrup slightly in small saucepan; brush over pastries; bake 5 minutes more.
10. 10
    Remove to wire rack; cool.
11. 11
    You may substitute cherry or apple pie filling, or apricot preserves for the prune filling.