Easy Apple Danish

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1 cup warm 2% milk (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1-1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons 2% milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and lemon zest; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in the yeast mixture, milk and eggs until blended.
2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead about 20 times (dough will be slightly sticky). Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
3. For filling, combine the apples, walnuts, sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into an 18x15-in. rectangle; brush with butter. Sprinkle filling to within 1/2 in. of edges.
4. Starting with a short side, fold a third of the dough over filling; repeat with other side, making a 15x6-in. rectangle. Pinch seams to seal. Cut each into 15 slices. Twist each slice a few times; pinch ends together, forming a small circle. Place 2 in. apart on greased
5. .
6. Bake at 400u0b0 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm rolls.

active dry yeast, warm water, flour, sugar, salt, lemon zest, cold butter, milk, eggs, tart apples, walnuts, sugar, ground cinnamon, butter, sugar, milk, vanilla

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/easy-apple-danish/ (may not work)