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.
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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