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DANISH CUISINE

Danish cuisine originated from the peasant population's own local produce and was enhanced by cooking techniques developed in the late 19th century and the wider availability of goods during and after the Industrial Revolution. Open sandwiches, known as smørrebrød, which in their basic form are the usual fare for lunch, can be considered a national speciality when prepared and decorated with a variety of fine ingredients. 

Hot meals are typically prepared with meat or fish. Substantial meat and fish dishes includes flæskesteg (roast pork with crackling) and kogt torsk (poached cod) with mustard sauce and trimmings. Ground meats (pork, veal or beef) became widespread during the industrial revolution and traditional dishes that are still popular includes frikadeller (meat balls), karbonader (breaded pork patties) and medisterpølse (fried sausage). 

Denmark is known for its Carlsberg and Tuborg beers and for its akvavit and bitters, but amongst the Danes themselves imported wine has gained steadily in popularity since the 1960s.

Danish Almond Puff

Ingredients

• 1 cup Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached
• ½ cup Butter, with salt
• 2 tablespoons Water, municipal
• ½ cup Butter, with salt
• 1 cup Water, municipal
• 1 teaspoon Pure/Natural Almond Extract Flavor CCH
• 3 Egg, whole, raw, fresh
• 1 cup Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached
• 1 cup Sugars, powdered
• 1 teaspoon Pure/Natural Almond Extract Flavor CCH
• 1 tablespoon Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A
• 2 tablespoons multicolored sprinkles (jimmies)

 Step 1

Place 1 cup of flour in a medium bowl. Mix in butter using a fork or a pastry blender. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of water over, and stir with a fork until dough comes together. Divide into two balls. Pat dough into two long strips on an ungreased baking sheet, about 14 inches long and 3 inches wide. Set aside.

 Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

 Step 3

In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of butter and 1 cup of water. Bring to a rolling boil. Add 1 teaspoon of almond extract and remove from the heat. Immediately stir in 1 cup of flour until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan. Gradually stir in the eggs until well blended. Divide evenly, and spread over the two crusts on the baking sheet.

 Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 1 hour. Allow to cool almost to room temperature before frosting.

 Step 5

To make the frosting, mix together the confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon of almond extract and a splash of milk in a small bowl until smooth. Add more milk if necessary to make a pourable glaze. Drizzle over the Danish, and decorate with candy sprinkles if desired.

And as always have a chilled day from the Viking