Almond Pastry Recipe

Name: Almond Pastry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 sticks Butter, Divided; 2 cups Flour, Divided; 2 Tablespoons Water; 1 cup Water; 2 teaspoons Almond Extract, Divided; 3 whole Eggs; _____; FOR THE FROSTING:; 1-1/2 cup Confectioners Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Melted Butter; 2 teaspoons Warm Water; 1/2 cups Slivered Almonds, Chopped Cherries Or Sprinkles

Servings: persons

2 sticks Butter, Divided
2 cups Flour, Divided
2 Tablespoons Water
1 cup Water
2 teaspoons Almond Extract, Divided
3 whole Eggs
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FOR THE FROSTING:
1-1/2 cup Confectioners Sugar
2 Tablespoons Melted Butter
2 teaspoons Warm Water
1/2 cups Slivered Almonds, Chopped Cherries Or Sprinkles

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Preheat oven to 300u00b0
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BOTTOM DOUGH:
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Melt 1-stick unsalted butter in a saucepan
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Add 1-cup of flour
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2 tbsp water
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Mix thoroughly. Divide in 2 balls and spread each with fingertips, evenly in an oval
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(approximately 5-6 in wide by 8-9 in long) on 2 cookie sheets.
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TOP DOUGH
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Melt 1- stick unsalted butter
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Add 1-cup of water
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1 tsp almond extract
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Bring to a boil.
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Remove from heat.
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Add 1-cup flour and stir until it forms a ball
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Add 3 eggs (one at a time until each is completely mixed)
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Divide into 2 balls and spread each with fingertips, evenly over the bottom dough
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(making sure the top dough completely covers the bottom dough - edge to edge)
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Bake for 30 minutes on the bottom rack of the oven and 25-30 minutes on the top rack. It should be golden brown when done. Let cool before frosting.
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FROSTING:
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Combine with mixer
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1-1/2 cups of confectioner's sugar (you may need more)
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2 tbsp melted butter
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2 tsp almond extract
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1-2 tsp warm water
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Divide frosting and spread over each pastry. Top with your choice cherries, sprinkles, nuts, etc.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 sticks Butter, Divided, 2 cups Flour, Divided, 2 Tablespoons Water, 1 cup Water, and more.

Yes, Almond Pastry falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almond Pastry

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