How to Fold Danish Dough
Danish dough made with yeast gets its buttery texture by rolling cold butter into the dough over and over again, similar to how puff pastry is made.
- On a well-floured surface, roll the dough out into a large rectangle.
- Fold the dough lengthwise like you would a business letter— bring the bottom third of the dough up and the top third of the dough down over on top.
- Flip the dough over so it’s seam side-down and the short end is facing you. This is known as the first turn.
- Repeat the rolling, folding, and flipping for a total of 4 turns. If the dough starts sticking, add more flour to your work surface.
- Chill in the fridge or freezer until you’re ready to bake.
