High Protein Raisin Danish Pastry
Elevate your breakfast or snack time with this High Protein Raisin Danish Pastry—a delightful twist on the classic Danish but packed with added protein to fuel your day! This recipe combines the delicate, flaky layers of traditional pastry with the goodness of high-protein Greek yogurt and a hint of protein powder, making it a satisfying treat that’s perfect for health-conscious foodies. Sweet plump raisins, a touch of vanilla, and a golden egg wash bring a burst of flavor to every bite, while the homemade dough ensures tenderness and decadence. With a prep time of just 60 minutes, these baked beauties are surprisingly easy to make and yield eight servings of pure comfort. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a mid-day indulgence, this protein-packed pastry will be the star of your table, whether served warm or at room temperature.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 125 grams Butter, unsalted, cold
- 120 milliliters Milk, warm
- 100 grams High-protein Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Instant dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 100 grams Raisins
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 large Egg for egg wash
- 30 grams Protein powder
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the warm milk with the instant dry yeast and one tablespoon of sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and protein powder. Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add to the flour mixture.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the foamy yeast mixture along with the Greek yogurt. Mix until the dough begins to come together.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangular shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
In a small bowl, mix the raisin, egg, remaining sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Spread the raisin mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough.
Carefully roll the dough from the longer side into a cylinder, similar to a jelly roll, and slice evenly into 8 pieces.
Place each piece, cut side up, onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
Beat the remaining egg and brush it over each Danish to promote browning.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy your High Protein Raisin Danish Pastry warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2658 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.1 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.5 g | 352% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 706 mg | 235% | |
| Sodium | 2810 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 314.0 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 102.3 g | ||
| Protein | 84.2 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.9 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 634 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1793 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
