tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post4139718436172584275..comments2024-03-25T22:59:30.053+00:00Comments on Desperate Reader: Danish PastryDesperate Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15708411387912078122noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post-67263208582175812492012-03-14T18:53:57.881+00:002012-03-14T18:53:57.881+00:00Some looked a bit better but I had people round an...Some looked a bit better but I had people round and they got eaten before I took a picture. I was undoubtedly a bit heavy with the pastry, the butter was well and truly mixed in which I think contributed to the cakey texture. I wondered if chilling the dough overnight the way other recipes do would help me with my butter issues? Pastry has never been my skill but I won't give up yet. Your success is most encouraging!Desperate Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708411387912078122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post-46449468626333988012012-03-14T10:50:31.579+00:002012-03-14T10:50:31.579+00:00I've made 'em and they weren't at all ...I've made 'em and they weren't at all cakey, I though they were really good and way better than any I can buy nr me in London - hope you don't mind me saying, but yours look a bit shapeless, the chocolate ones seem to have leaked in yr photo and the raisin one lacks any definition along the "spiral", so I wonder if you were too heavy with them?<br /><br />Have another try, they are worth it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post-16665244150208741032012-03-13T21:59:19.456+00:002012-03-13T21:59:19.456+00:00The raisin ones have definite potential Ann, have ...The raisin ones have definite potential Ann, have more in the freezer ready for my next day off breakfast :)Desperate Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708411387912078122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post-33551099988582751612012-03-13T21:58:15.749+00:002012-03-13T21:58:15.749+00:00I just never think about it in time Verity, I'...I just never think about it in time Verity, I've wanted to make croissants for years too but it just sounds like so much fuss. A baking holiday would be fun though.Desperate Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708411387912078122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post-25481791067642285352012-03-13T21:56:41.777+00:002012-03-13T21:56:41.777+00:00Despite not getting quite the results I wanted it ...Despite not getting quite the results I wanted it was a pretty easy recipe to follow. I think a bit of practice will make all the difference...Desperate Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708411387912078122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post-22207798194030091412012-03-13T16:30:23.491+00:002012-03-13T16:30:23.491+00:00They look delicious.
AnnThey look delicious.<br />AnnAnn Summervillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300190648788509096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post-57467584582718417652012-03-13T09:47:03.333+00:002012-03-13T09:47:03.333+00:00They look good! The Nigella ones are definitely w...They look good! The Nigella ones are definitely worth doing - something for the holidays perhaps when one has a bit more time!verityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01645380186218270629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post-3234978257923324662012-03-13T00:44:01.781+00:002012-03-13T00:44:01.781+00:00I find pastries so intimidating to make. Well don...I find pastries so intimidating to make. Well done you for giving these a try!Claire (The Captive Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07430380065718826213noreply@blogger.com