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almond pastry puffs

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77 Pinches
JSmith1966 avatar
Oak Forest, IL
Updated on Jul 4, 2010

This is so delicious and makes a beautiful presentation for company.

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yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all pupose flour divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 - eggs
  • FROSTING
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 4 teaspoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2/3 cup slivered almonds toasted

How To Make almond pastry puffs

  • Step 1
    In large bowl, combine 1 cup flour and salt. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add 2 T cold water. Stir with fork until blended. Sahpe dough into a ball. Divide in half. Place dough 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheet. Pat each into a 12 in x 3 in rectangle. In large saucepan, bring remaining butter and water to a boil. Reove from heat, stir in extract and remaining flour until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat. Let stand for 5 mins. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Spread over rectangles. Bake at 400 for 18-20 mins. Cool for 5 mins before removing to wire racks. For frosting, in small bowl combine the powdered sugar, butter, water and extract. Beat until smooth. Spread over pastries and sprinkle with almonds.
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