QUICK DANISH

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Such a simple recipe especially if you cheat & use puff pastry instead of making your own. Use a nice thick custard & don't overfill your danishes or the custard will spill over whilst cooking. I used tin raspberries when I made this...mmmmm yum!

Provided by Mandy

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups self-raising flour
30 g butter, cubed
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1/3 cup prepared custard
425 g canned apricot halves, drained (or fruit of your choice)
maple syrup or honey

Steps:

  • Sift flour into a bowl, Rub in butter with fingertips & stir in sugar.
  • Make a well in the centre & add combined egg & milk all at once, reserving about 2 teaspoons.
  • Mix quickly to a soft dough, turn onto a lightly floured board & knead gently.
  • Roll mixture into a square shape about 1cm thick.
  • Cut into 4 squares & spread evenly with custard, fold corners into the centre & top with 3 or 4 apricot halves, brush with remaining milk mixture.
  • Arrange on a baking paper-lined tray and bake at 200.C for 15-20 mins or until cooked.
  • Brush with maple syrup or honey & serve with extra custard.
  • If preferred use squares of prepared sweet puff pastry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.9, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 73.2, Sodium 873.4, Carbohydrate 77.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 28.6, Protein 9.4

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