Copenhagen / Bakeries & Wienerbrød

I know what you're thinking...I can't wait to eat some Danishes! Well, guess what? In Denmark, these laminated pastries are called wienerbrød or in English "Vienna bread". Why you ask? Austrian bakers brought the technique of laminated dough to Denmark in the mid-1800s after Danish bakers went on strike. Luckily, København has some amazing bakeries. Enough about the history of wienerbrød. What should you eat?

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1. Rabarberhorns (Rhubarb Horn) - Think tart rhubarb and sweet marzipan with a soft milky dough topped with nuts and/or sugar. (This one is seasonal)

2. Frøsnapper (Seed Snapper) - A traditional puff pastry smothered with butter & sugar and topped with poppy, linseed, sesame seeds, and a touch of salt. The perfect mix of salt & sweet.

3. Hindbærsnitte (Raspberry Slice) - A buttery shortbread base with raspberry preserves topped with a sugar glaze. Think sweet & tart.

4. Spandauer (As close to a Danish as one can get) - Denmark’s oldest and most loved pastry. Flaky pastry with custard cream, a sugar glaze, and a sprinkle of almonds.

5. Direktørsnegl (Boss Snail) - A spiral of flaky dough with layers of chocolate filling

6. Kanelstang (Cinnamon Stick) - A bit of a cross between a pastry and a cake, it's typically sold as a slab. Think fluffy sweet dough filled with cinnamon, sugar, and butter paste.

7. Kanelstang (Cinnamon Snail) - Flaky pastry filled with layers of cinnamon sugar butter and topped with a sugar glaze.

8. Pølsehorn (Sausage Horn) - Not your mum's sausage rolls. Soft and slightly sweet dough filled with pork sausage and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Grab one for lunch or a snack.

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Leanne

Hi, I’m Leanne! A designer by day and a amateur pastry chef by night. I’m a Canadian expat in California. In my travels, I seek out the best and most interesting spots for flaky goodness, street art, and unique experiences. Lately, my adventures are a mix of the great outdoors and the city. I love sharing insights to inspire others to explore "a little" off-the-beaten-path.

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