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Nutritional Values
450kcal
6gProtein
53gCarbs
25gFat
2gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Wienerbrød
How to order / say it
Say it
Wienerbrød — [VEE-ner-broth]
Order
I'd like the wienerbrød, please.
Locally
Jeg vil gerne have wienerbrød, tak.
Say locally
A flaky and buttery pastry often filled with custard or jam.
Why try it?
A touchstone of Danish baking heritage, wienerbrød offers insights into the Danish love for pastries, typically enjoyed with coffee in a hygge setting.
How it tastes
Rich, buttery layers with a light, flaky texture; sweetened fillings add a luscious contrast to the pastry's crispiness.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
Introduced to Denmark in the mid-19th century by Austrian bakers, this pastry quickly adapted to Danish tastes, becoming a beloved staple in bakeries.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 500 g all-purpose flour
- 🥛 250 g butter
- 🍯 50 g sugar
- 🥛 200 ml milk
- 🌾 10 g yeast
- 🥚 1 egg
Method
- 1 Combine yeast, milk, and sugar then add flour to form a dough.
- 2 Layer butter between dough, folding and rolling multiple times.
- 3 Shape dough, add filling, and bake until golden brown.
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