Almond Pastry Puffs Recipe

Name: Almond Pastry Puffs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup cold butter, divided; 2 tablespoons plus 1 cup cold water, divided; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 3 eggs; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 4 teaspoons water; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 2/3 cup chopped almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1 cup cold water, divided
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 eggs
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
4 teaspoons water
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2/3 cup chopped almonds, toasted

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In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour and salt; cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add 2 tablespoons cold water; stir with a fork until blended. Shape dough into a ball; divide in half. Place dough 3 in. apart on an ungreased
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; pat each into a 12-in. x 3-in. rectangle.
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In a large saucepan, bring remaining butter and water to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in extract and remaining flour until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.
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Spread over rectangles. Bake at 400u00b0 for 18-20 minutes or until topping is lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire racks.
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For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, water and extract; beat until smooth. Spread over pastries; sprinkle with almonds.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup cold butter, divided, 2 tablespoons plus 1 cup cold water, divided, and more.

Yes, Almond Pastry Puffs 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.

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