Description
Flaky, buttery, and packed with flavor, these homemade breakfast pastries are a dream to make. With a shortcut dough that comes together easily, you’ll have fresh, delicious pastries in no time. Customize them with your favorite sweet fillings and a drizzle of vanilla icing for the perfect morning treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry Dough:
- 1/4 cup (60ml) warm water (100-110°F / 38-43°C)
- 2 and 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast (1 standard packet)
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, at room temperature
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 14 tablespoons (196g) cold unsalted butter
- 2 and 1/2 cups (313g) all-purpose flour
Filling:
- 2/3 cup fruit jam or sweetened cream cheese (or your preferred filling)
Egg Wash:
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk
Vanilla Icing (Optional):
- 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate Yeast:
In a large bowl, whisk together warm water, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy. - Combine Wet Ingredients:
Add the remaining sugar, milk, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Lightly whisk until combined and set aside. - Prepare Butter & Flour:
In a food processor, pulse cold butter and flour until the butter is in pea-sized pieces. Gently fold the butter-flour mixture into the yeast mixture using a rubber spatula. - First Refrigeration:
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 48 hours. - Roll & Fold Dough:
Roll out the chilled dough into a 15×8 inch rectangle on a floured surface. Fold it into thirds, turn clockwise, and repeat the process 2 more times. - Second Refrigeration:
Wrap the dough tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to 24 hours). - Shape Pastries:
Cut the dough in half, roll each half into 8 balls, and flatten into 2.5-inch circles. Add 2 teaspoons of filling to the center of each. - Egg Wash & Bake:
Brush pastries with egg wash, chill for 15 minutes, and preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Bake for 19-22 minutes or until golden brown. - Optional Icing:
Whisk confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla together. Drizzle over warm pastries before serving.
Notes
- Dough can be refrigerated for up to 48 hours or frozen for later use.
- Pastries can be stored at room temperature for 1 day or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes