Oven Roasted Mushroom Danish Recipe

Activate Yeast

In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.

Combine Ingredients

Add the activated yeast mixture, melted butter, milk, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

Knead the Dough

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Let the Dough Rise

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Sauté Mushrooms

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped mushrooms, garlic, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until mushrooms are tender.

Combine Filling Ingredients

In a bowl, mix the sautéed mushrooms with cream cheese and fresh thyme until well combined.

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Roll Out Dough

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut and Fill Dough

Cut the dough into squares, place a spoonful of the mushroom filling in the center of each square, and fold the corners over to form a pocket.

Prepare for Baking

Place the filled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Bake

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.