Vegan Raisin Danish
Indulge in the flaky, buttery layers of this Vegan Raisin Danish, a plant-based twist on the classic pastry that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack. Crafted with soft, richly spiced dough, these danishes feature tender raisins soaked to perfection and a touch of cinnamon for a warm, aromatic flavor. Achieving their delicate texture through a simple yet effective folding technique, these pastries are baked to golden perfection and finished with a glossy cornstarch glaze and a drizzle of sweet icing. With wholesome almond milk, vegan butter, and no dairy or eggs, this recipe delivers all the decadence of a traditional Danish while being completely vegan-friendly. Easy to prepare yet irresistibly impressive, these homemade danishes are bound to be the star of your next gathering or a delightful treat for yourself!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 7 g instant yeast
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 150 ml unsweetened almond milk
- 75 g vegan butter
- 100 g raisins
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 50 g powdered sugar
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, yeast, and sugar.
Warm the almond milk slightly to lukewarm and mix in the vanilla extract. Add this mixture to the flour mixture and stir until it forms a dough.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, soak the raisins in warm water for about 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle about 0.5 cm thick.
Spread the softened vegan butter over the dough evenly.
Sprinkle the soaked raisins and ground cinnamon evenly over the dough.
Fold the dough into thirds, like a letter, and roll out again into a rectangle. Repeat the folding process two more times to develop layers.
Cover the dough and refrigerate it for 1 hour to firm up.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the dough into 8 equal rectangles and twist each into a swirl, pressing the ends together.
Place the danishes on the prepared baking sheet and cover them loosely with a towel. Allow them to rise for another 30 minutes.
Mix the cornstarch with water to create a cornstarch slurry.
Brush the top of each Danish with the cornstarch slurry, which will help give a glossy appearance.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack.
Mix the powdered sugar with a tablespoon of water to create icing and drizzle over the cooled danishes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2235 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.9 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.2 g | 191% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1790 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 383.7 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 165.2 g | ||
| Protein | 33.2 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 396 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1167 mg | 25% | |
*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.
