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Dissolve yeast in warm water.
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Beat egg slightly and mix HALF of it with the cream and add to yeast.
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Add sugar, salt, cinnamon, butter and a little of the flour.
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Add more flour, a little at a time, beating with a wooden spoon to make a soft dough.
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You can use a mixer instead of a spoon, but just don't over do it!
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Turn dough onto floured board and knead until smoooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
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Make this when you are frustrated, and the time will FLY by! It's good therapy!
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Place dough in a lightly buttered bowl, and turn once to grease surface.
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Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled. (About 1 1/2 hours.).
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Now go rest and give your arms a break!
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When light and doubled, punch down, turn out onto your floured board again and knead lightly til smooth.
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Divide dough into 10 equal pieces and shape each piece into round buns.
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Place buns onto greased cookie sheet.
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Let rise in warm place until almost doubled in size.
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Brush each with remaining egg.
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Bake in 400 degree oven til golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.
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Cool on rack.
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Cut off top slice from bun with a sharp knife.
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Insert a slice of almond paste into bun, garnish with a generous spoon of whipped cream, replace top, and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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*Traditionally served in deep individual dishes with hot milk and cinnamon, but I like them as is.
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*In case you are not able to buy almond paste, here is how to make it:.
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Almond paste:.
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1/2 cup blanched almonds.
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1/2 teaspoons almond extract.
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1 cup pre-sifted powdered sugar.
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1 egg white, lightly beaten.
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Grind almonds in food processor til extremely fine!
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Place into a bowl and sprinkle with almond extract and powdered sugar.
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Toss with a fork and gradually add egg white.
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Work paste until smooth.
