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Cranberry Danish

This Cranberry Danish recipe uses Active Dry Yeast, Tepid Water, Bread Flour, Sugar, and Salt. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

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Ingredients

• 1 pkg
• 1/2 cup
• 1 3/4 cup
• 3 tbsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1/3 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.

2. 2

   In large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt and orange peel.

3. 3

   Add yeast mixture, egg and butter or margarine.

4. 4

   Stir with wooden spoon until well blended.

5. 5

   If dough is too wet, add an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour.

6. 6

   Turn out dough onto floured surface.

7. 7

   Knead 7 to 9 minutes until dough springs back when pressed with floured finger.

8. 8

   Dough should be soft and slightly sticky.

9. 9

   Place dough in a lightly greased bowl turning once to grease surface; cover.

10. 10

    Let rise in warm place (such as unheated oven with pan of hottest tap water on rack below) about one hour or until double in size.

11. 11

    Or, cover and let rise overnight in refrigerator.

12. 12

    In small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.

13. 13

    Add confectioners sugar, egg yolk and vanilla; beat until blended.

14. 14

    Set aside.

15. 15

    Punch dough down and place on an oiled surface.

16. 16

    Roll dough into a 15-inch circle with an oiled rolling pin.

17. 17

    Place on a greased 14-inch pizza pan.

18. 18

    Press dough to fit pan and form a thicker lip around edge.

19. 19

    Spread dough with cream cheese mixture.

20. 20

    Spoon cranberry sauce over cream cheese to within one inch of edge.

21. 21

    Bake at 475 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

22. 22

    Sprinkle with pecan halves.

23. 23

    Combine all ingredients in microwave-safe container. Microwave for 5 to 7 minutes on high (100% power), stirring once. Cool.