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Sugar Raspberry Danish Bun

Heavenly Sugar Raspberry Danish Bun for Homemade Indulgence

Indulge in the delightful Sugar Raspberry Danish Bun, featuring flaky layers, rich custard, and tangy raspberry jam.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 18 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 18 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Danish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast ensure it's fresh
  • 1 cup Whole Milk or almond milk for non-dairy
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Raspberry Jam or other tart preserves
  • 1 cup Custard prepared ahead for convenience
For the Glaze (Optional)
  • 1/2 cup Sugar for glaze or powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Rolling Pin
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Melt butter, mix in milk and let cool, then stir in egg.
  3. Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients to form dough.
  4. Knead dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth, place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
Custard Making
  1. In a saucepan, whisk milk, sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, and vanilla.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool.
Shaping the Buns
  1. Roll the dough into a rectangle, cut into squares.
  2. Place custard and raspberry jam in center of each square and fold corners over to shape.
  3. Place shaped buns seam-side down on a lined baking sheet and allow to rise for 30 minutes.
Baking the Buns
  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F).
  2. Bake buns for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
Optional Glazing
  1. Prepare a glaze by mixing powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
  2. Brush glaze on tops or dust with powdered sugar after cooling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or freeze for longer storage. Experiment with different fillings for variety.

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