Fig-and-Almond Streusel Biscuits

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees and position a rack in the top third of the oven.

2. 2

   Divide the biscuit dough into 2 balls and refrigerate.

3. 3

   For the streusel, mix the flour, almonds and sugar in a bowl.

4. 4

   Use a pastry cutter to work the almond paste into the dry ingredients.

5. 5

   Place the butter and figs in a pan over low heat.

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   Cook until the butter is melted and the figs soften, 2 to 3 minutes.

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   Pour into the dry ingredients, add the cinnamon and the salt and mix well with a fork.

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   Lightly flour a work surface.

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   Roll each ball of dough out into a circle about 1/3-inch thick.

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    Sprinkle the streusel mixture over one circle of the dough.

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    Place the second circle of dough on top and lightly press the circles together.

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    With a rolling pin, gently roll the dough to 1/2-inch thick.

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    Using a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter or glass, cut out the biscuits and put them on ungreased baking sheets.

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    Bake until golden, about 12 to 15 minutes.

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    Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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