My husband’s family is Dutch and this is a recipe from the Netherlands that is a great tasting pastry using almond paste. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup water
- 1 ½ cups almond paste
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 egg white, beaten
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, cut cold butter or margarine into flour until the mixture has a crumb-like texture. Make a well in the center, add cold water. Mix together until the mixture forms a ball. Do not overmix. Chill dough.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (225 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, blend together almond paste, eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, almond extract and salt.
Step 4
Divide dough in 4 parts, and roll into 15 inch strips. Place filling along the center of each long strip of dough. Roll up, and pinch the ends to seal. Place strips 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Brush with egg white, and sprinkle with the remaining sugar.
Step 5
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
Calories 202 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat12g | 16% |
Saturated Fat5g | 27% |
Cholesterol36mg | 12% |
Sodium64mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrate21g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars6g | |
Protein3g | |
Calcium31mg | 2% |
Iron1mg | 4% |
Potassium66mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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