The truth about Danish pastry and the diabetic-friendly bakery

Desserts don’t just make a meal more exciting. In general, desserts are simple foods that have the ability to make life a little sweeter than usual. Cakes and pies are at the top of the list when it comes to this. However, in addition to cakes and pastries, there are other desserts that are really irresistible to the palate. One of which comes from Denmark. They call it Fruit Danish.

What is a Danish pastry? Where exactly did it come from? How healthy is it?

Basically, a Danish pastry was said to have originated in Vienna and is popular as a pastry treat. It was called wienerbrod, a term that translates to Viennese bread. Known in Spanish-speaking countries as invoices, Danish pastry is called invoices.

It was believed that it came from Denmark and its popularity reached the neighboring countries of the Scandinavian region. Each country made its version of this popular cake.

A Danish pastry is made with the usual pastry ingredients such as eggs, milk, yeast and flour. The amount of butter is greater than usual to give that extra flavor to the dough. Once the dough is made, it is stretched thinly. Melted butter is spread over the thin dough and folded in many layers. This process is done so that the dough is easy to use later. However, it is repeated to obtain a puffy and fluffy dough. More butter is spread for flavor. As for the shape of the dough, the regular Danish pastry has a circle in the middle to keep the toppings in place. Other bakers make the dough in a spiral or a figure eight for variety.

Adding to the flavor of the Danish pastry is its topping. A wide selection of toppings can be added to make these treats more palatable. Common ingredients include sweet additions like chocolate, custard, and frosting. There are also toppings that come with a sour touch, like fruit or jam. For a creamier flavor, some opt for cream cheese.

Of course, as much as anyone would like to have Danish pastry, the sweetness and caloric content that this pastry offers is a problem. For healthier options, specialty bakeries, like Diabetic Bakery, use alternatives in their ingredients. Instead of using ordinary flour, they use the more nutritious version of whole wheat flour. When it comes to sweeteners, common sugars just pack the calories, so they use alternative sweeteners like xylitol.

These options provide a healthy way to enjoy Danish pastry. Health conscious people as well as diabetics can now eat danish pastry without feeling guilty when they visit the diabetic bakery.

For your diabetic friendly bakery enjoyment!