Bonquet

Bonquet

Can also be spelled ‘bonket’ or ‘banket.’ An old Dutch recipe that my Great Grandma shared with me. A very flaky crust, like phyllo dough, and an almond paste center.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 45 mins
Yield:
16 servings
Servings:
16

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chilled margarine, cut into cubes
  • ½ cup cold water

Filling

  • ½ pound almond paste
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg, separated
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar, or more to taste

Directions

Step 1
Place flour in a large bowl. Cut in margarine with 2 forks or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork, until flour mixture is moistened and sticks together when squeezed. Split dough into 3 portions, sealing each in plastic wrap.

Step 2
Shred almond paste into a bowl using a grater. Add 1/2 cup sugar, egg, and egg yolk; mix well. Cover almond filling with plastic wrap. Refrigerate dough and almond filling, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 3
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 4
Roll each portion of dough onto a floured work surface into a 4×12-inch crust. Lay crusts on the prepared sheet. Spread a strip of almond filling onto the center of each crust. Fold each side toward the center and pinch ends to seal in the filling. Flip bonquets over, folded side-down.

Step 5
Poke holes down the middle of each bonquet, 2 inches apart. Beat egg white in a small bowl; brush over bonquets. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons sugar on top.

Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); continue baking until golden brown, about 10 minutes more.

Cook’s Note:

Keep the dough you aren't working on in the fridge until you are ready to roll it.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

257
Calories
16g
Fat
26g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 257
% Daily Value *
Total Fat16g 20%
Saturated Fat3g 13%
Cholesterol23mg 8%
Sodium142mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate26g 9%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars7g
Protein4g
Calcium35mg 3%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium76mg 2%

*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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