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pastry rings

Delicious homemade pastry rings with a flaky crust and sweet filling, perfect for dessert or tea time.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 2 packets active dry yeast
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.33 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup walnuts finely chopped
  • 1 large egg beaten, room temperature
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 0.33 cup orange juice

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, salt, orange zest, and yeast. Mix well.
  2. Heat milk and butter in a small saucepan until reaches 120°F-130°F.
  3. Pour the warm milk mixture into the flour mixture, mix on low until moistened, then increase to medium and mix for 3 minutes.
  4. Remove the bowl from the mixer and stir in remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
  5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a towel, and let rise until doubled, about 35-50 minutes.
  6. Mix confectioners' sugar, butter, and walnuts until combined for the filling.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Punch down the dough and roll into a rectangle about 14x20 inches.
  9. Spread filling over half of the rectangle, fold over, and cut into 16 strips.
  10. Twist each strip 4-5 times, coil around center, and tuck ends under. Place on prepared baking sheet.
  11. Cover rolls and let rise until doubled, about 45-50 minutes.
  12. Brush with beaten egg and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  13. Mix confectioners' sugar and orange juice to make glaze. Drizzle over warm pastries.

Notes

Enjoy these delightful pastry rings as a sweet snack or dessert.