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Danish Puff
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Servings: 0
Categories:
Desserts
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Pies & Pastries
Ingredients: 2
Cups
Flour 1/2
Teaspoon
Salt 1
Cup
Unsalted Butter 2
Tablespoons
Ice Water 1
Teaspoon
Almond Extract 3
Eggs 1/2
Cup
Confectioner's Sugar 4
Tablespoons
Cream 1
Tablespoon
Unsalted Butter 1
Teaspoon
Vanilla
Almonds,
sliced
Directions:
1.
Preheat oven to 350.
2.
Pastry: Combine 1 cup of flour and salt in processor. Add 1/2 cup butter and process until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add ice water and process until mixture forms ball. Chill until puff mixture is ready.
3.
Puff: Combine remaining 1/2 cup butter with 1 cup water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and add almond extract. With a wooden spoon, add 1 cup of flour and stir until well blended. Then add eggs, one a a time, stirring well after each until mixture is glossy.
4.
Divide pastry into 2 parts. Roll each out to a 12 x 3 inch strip and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Spread puff on pastry and bake for one hour. Glaze when cool and sprinkle almond slices on top.
5.
Glaze: Combine confectioner s sugar, cream, softened butter and vanilla and blend until smooth.
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