EASY APPLE DANISH

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This dough should be refrigerated for at least 2 hours. I often prepare it the night before and bake the rolls fresh in the morning as a special breakfast treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and lemon zest; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in the yeast mixture, milk and eggs until blended. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead about 20 times (dough will be slightly sticky). Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , For filling, combine the apples, walnuts, sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into an 18x15-in. rectangle; brush with butter. Sprinkle filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. , Starting with a short side, fold a third of the dough over filling; repeat with other side, making a 15x6-in. rectangle. Pinch seams to seal. Cut each into 15 slices. Twist each slice a few times; pinch ends together, forming a small circle. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.