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danish puff

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Recipe by
Mary Louise
Marshfield, WI

This is an old recipe that I can remember making when I was in my teens. I believe the original recipe came from my aunt. It has always been a favorite with everyone who has it.

(1 rating)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For danish puff

  • bottom layer:
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1 c
    flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    water
  • top layer:
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    almond extract
  • 3
    eggs
  • glaze:
  • 1 1/2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1-2 Tbsp
    water
  • chopped nuts

How To Make danish puff

  • 1
    Bottom layer: Cut butter into flour with pastry blender. Sprinkle water over mixture. mix round into a ball with fork.
  • 2
    Divide in half. On an ungreased cookie sheet lined with parchment paper pat each half into a strip 12x3 inches. Space 3 inches apart. Set aside.
  • 3
    Top layer: Heat butter and water in a saucepan to a rolling boil. Remove from heat quickly and stir in flour. Stir over low heat until mixture forms into a ball. Remove from heat. Beat in eggs one at a time with almond extract. Spread over strips.
  • 4
    Bake 1 hour in a 350 degree oven. Cool.
  • 5
    Glaze: Combine powdered sugar, butter, vanilla and 1 tablespoon water. Beat until smooth. Add second tablespoon of water if needed. Glaze should be thin enough to spread easily, not like frosting.
  • 6
    Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Walnuts, almonds or pecans. Walnuts or almonds taste best! Toasted almonds work too!

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