Vegan Shirini Danmarki

Shirini Donmarki (also spelled danmarki) is a Persian take on a Danish dessert. This vegan Shrini Donmarki uses plant-based alternatives to eggs and dairy.

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Why You’ll Love Vegan Shirini Donmarki

• These desserts are fluffy and delicious. Donmarki is a Persian version of a Danish pastry. It has layers of sweet filling. They are perfect with a cup of chaie (Persian tea).

Ingredients/Equipment Notes

To make this delicious Vegan Shirini Donmarki, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements are in the recipe card below):

• Yeast ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup warm plant-based milk
  • 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. of active dry yeast
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
• Dough ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup plant-based milk
  • 2 egg replacer — I recommend using Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer if available. Otherwise, we have used 2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed mixed with 6 Tbsp. water to replace 2 eggs.
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla
  • 1 Tbsp. Brewed Saffron
  • 4 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• Filling ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup corn starch
  • 1 cup plant-based milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. rose water
• Egg-free wash:
  • 2 Tbsp. plant-based milk
  • 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
• Sesame seed and powdered sugar for topping

You will also need the following equipment:

• Dough scraper/cutter
• Pastry brush

How to Make the Best Shirini Donmarki

• Prepare the yeast mixture:
• Prepare the dough:
  • In a big bowl, mix the dough ingredients (except the flour). Add the yeast mixture.
  • Add the flour a few spoons at a time until till you have a soft dough. Use your hands to properly combine the ingredients.
  • Knead the dough for 10 minutes, cover the dough with a cloth and place it in a warm place for 90 minutes to rise.
• Prepare the filling:
  • In a small pot, mix the filling ingredients and warm on low heat until the mixture becomes thickened. Set aside to completely cool.
• Prepare the pastry:
  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • After waiting the 90 minutes, divide the dough in half.
  • On a floured surface, roll out one half of the dough. Cut into strips. Apply filling. Fold each strip lengthwise (as pictured above). Cut each strip crosswise into small pastry sizes (as pictured above).
  • Repeat process above with the other half of the dough.
• Prepare egg-free wash. Brush each pastry with the egg-free wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds (as pictured above).
• Bake on a lightly greased pan in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden.
• Once cool, dust with powdered sugar.

How to Serve Shirini Donmarki

Shirini Donmarki is delicious with a cup of Persian tea (“chaie”). Include this as part of any Persian tea party. See further vegan desserts listed below:

• Cardamom Rosewater Rice Cookies
• Cake Yazdi
• Shirini-e-Papioni
• Zabaan
• Persian Love Cake

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