To make this irresistible cookie-like pastry that makes delightful accompaniment with coffee, roll out a rich butter pastry, cut into triangles, and then fill with a smooth almond paste filling.
Cakes and Pastries #17, Card 24
Almond Pastries
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 24 pastries
Ingredients
For the pastry
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ice water optional
For the filling
- 1 cup almond paste
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange rind grated
- 1 egg white
For the glaze
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Make the pastry
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Cut butter into flour until butter is the size of split peas. Beat whole egg with vinegar. Pour mixture over flour and butter.
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Toss with fork to make a dough that holds together. Add 1 tablespoon ice water if necessary. Gather into a ball, cover and chill for 30 minutes.
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Roll out pastry to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into triangles with 4-inch sides. Place a teaspooonful of the almond filling in the center of each pastry triangle. Fold points over the center.
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Place pastries on ungreased cookie sheet. Brush with the glaze. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes or until puffed and golden.
Make the filling
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Mix the almond paste with the orange juice and orange rind. Stir in egg white and blend until smooth and paste-like. Set aside.
Make the glaze
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Mix egg yolk and milk until blended. Set aside.
Recipe Notes
These pastries keep best either refrigerated or frozen. Wrap them airtight or pack in airtight containers to store.
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