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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to a rectangle measuring a little larger than 20 x 10 inches when relaxed.
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Brush off any excess flour.
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Square off the edges with a pizza cutter.
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Cut the rectangle into 10 (5 inch) squares.
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Spread each with remonce and/or the filling.
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Form the pastries.
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Place on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper.
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Proof, in a warm draft free place, covered with a dish towel, until they are a little puffy and a finger pressed lightly into the dough leaves a slight indentation.
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Brush lightly with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar or topping.
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Bake about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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Cool on a rack.
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While still warm, brush lightly with warm apricot glaze or drizzle with icing.
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Pinwheels: Spread with remonce.
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Sprinkle on some extra cinnamon sugar.
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Brush the of the square with egg wash. Cut a slit from each corner almost into the center, stopping just short of the center.
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Fold every other tip into the center, overlapping them, and press firmly.
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Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Proof, covered, about 1/2 hour.
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Press the center down with your finger where the tips overlap and fill with 1/2 rounded teaspoon jam or filling.
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Eggwash, sprinkle with coarse sugar, and bake about 20 minutes, or until nicely colored.
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Envelopes: Spread square with remonce.
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Sprinkle with finely chopped chocolate mixed with sugar.
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Turn the square so that a point is at the top.
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Put and elongated mound of about 2 tablespoons of cheese filling from top to bottom.
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Egg wash the side corners.
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Fold one corner over the filling and press firmly.
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Fold the other end over the top and press very firmly to seal.
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Place on lined baking sheet and proof, covered, about 1/2 hour.
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Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar and chopped chocolate.
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Bake about 20 minutes, or until nicely browned.
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(Or spread with lemon curd and then cheese filling and garnish before baking with toasted sliced almonds.)
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Cheese pockets: Spread the square with remonce.
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Place a rounded tablespoon of cheese filling in the middle of the square.
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Brush the corners with egg wash.
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Fold two opposite sides up and press firmly, as in the envelopes above.
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Bring the bottom corner up and press firmly over the fold.
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Lastly, bring the top corner up and across the fold and pinch it to seal.
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Proof, covered, as above.
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Egg wash and sprinkle the top with streusel.
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Bake about 25 minutes, until nicely browned.
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Turnovers: Spread with remonce.
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Place a big dollop of chunky homemade applesauce or pear sauce on one side of the square.
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Egg wash the edges and fold over into a triangle.
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Press around the edge with a fork to seal.
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Proof, etc.
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Before baking, egg wash and sprinkle with coarse or pearl sugar.
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Whisk together the flour and sugar.
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Drizzle in the melted butter as you mix with your fingertips or a rubber spatula.
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Yield: 3/4 cups
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Blend the sugar with the softened cream cheese until thoroughly combined.
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Don't overbeat or aerate.
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Mix in the yolk.
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Chill until firm.
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Mix to combine.
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You can use any spice or combination of spices.
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Yield: 1 cup
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Place the apricot jam and water in a small saucepot and warm over medium high heat until it dissolves.
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Just before boiling, remove from heat.
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Dilute with a little more water if necessary until it is thin enough to brush evenly.
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Apply immediately with a soft, flat pastry brush.
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Whisk a very small amount of milk into the sugar until all the lumps are gone.
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Continue to add milk, a few drops at a time, until it ribbons off the whisk.
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Drizzle it over the warm pastry using your fingertips, a fork, or the whisk.
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Yield: 1/2 cup
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Remonce: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
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Cream the butter, sugar (and cinnamon, if added).
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Keep refrigerated.
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Let soften at room temperature to spreadable consistency before using.
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Yield: about 1/2 cup
