"These Buttery Almond Bear Claws are a family tradition that I love. Who could resist that tender pastry with the sweet almond filling?..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup butter
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1 packet (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
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1/4 cup warm water
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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3 eggs, separated
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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5 oz evaporated milk
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3 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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almond filling (recipe to follow)
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1/4 cup sliced almonds to sprinkle on top
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1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
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1 1/3 cup powdered sugar
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2/3 cups all-purpose flour
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8 ounces almond paste
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2 reserved egg whites
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3/4 cup finely chopped almonds