danish puff
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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.
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
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yield
Ingredients
- - bottom layer:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons water
- - top layer:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 - eggs
- - glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoon water
- - chopped nuts
How To Make danish puff
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Step 1Bottom layer: Cut butter into flour with pastry blender. Sprinkle water over mixture. mix round into a ball with fork.
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Step 2Divide 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.
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Step 3Top 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.
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Step 4Bake 1 hour in a 350 degree oven. Cool.
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Step 5Glaze: 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.
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Step 6Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Walnuts, almonds or pecans. Walnuts or almonds taste best! Toasted almonds work too!
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