Description
Danish Almond Puff is a delightful pastry with a rich almond flavor and a crispy texture.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup flour.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of water to form a dough, and then divide the dough in half.
- Pat each half into a 12×3 inch rectangle on an ungreased baking sheet.
- In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of butter to a boil.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in 1 cup of flour and almond extract until the mixture forms a ball.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, until smooth and shiny.
- Spread the egg mixture evenly over the dough rectangles.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Allow to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, milk, and almond extract to form a glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled puffs and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
Notes
- Serve as a dessert or with coffee.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Danish Almond Puff, pastry, almond dessert