Add to a bread machine pan:
1/2 c butter
1/4 c milk, warmed
3/4 c half -n- half, warmed
3 egg YOLKS
1 tsp salt
3 Tbsp sugar
3 c flour
1 pckg yeast
Set bread machine to dough setting.
Dump dough onto a floured surface.
Divide into 2 pieces.
Line 2 cookies sheets with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
Using hands, spread dough into rectangles.
Let rise until double.
Use a wooden spoon to make 2 grooves (see photos).
Fill grooves with canned pie filling (I used a little more than 1/2 a can).
Crumb Topping:
Make in a food process or cut together with a fork. Should be crumbly.
1/2 c flour
1/4 c butter
1/4 c brown sugar
Sprinkle crumb topping over danish.
Place an oven proof dish of water in bottom of oven.
Bake @ 350 for 20 minutes or until golden.
If you make small danish, check at 15 minutes.
Cool.
Icing:
2 tsp butter, softened (yes, TEAspoon)
1 1/2 c confectioner sugar
splash of vanilla
2 Tbsp half -n-half cream
Mix until smooth.
Put in a baggie & snip the corner.
Drizzle over danish.
Cut into bars & serve.
Keep covered.
Makes 2 large danish loaves, 36 servings.
