Recipe

Danish Puff Pastry Recipe

	Awelnick / All my dishes 5 months ago A flakey, buttery, sweet puff pastry flavored with almond extract. This is a fantastic sweet component of a brunch prepared for special guests. Prep:30m Cook:60m Servings:10	Awelnick
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Ingredients

CRUST

1 c flour

1/2 c butter

2 Tbsp water

PUFF

1/2 c butter

1 c water

1 tsp almond extract

1 c flour

3 eggs

GLAZE

2 Tbsp butter

1 c powdered sugar

cream or milk

TOPPING

1/2 c sliced almonds or chopped pistachios

Directions

CRUST: Heat oven to 350. Measure first cup of flour into a bowl, cut in 1/2 c butter, sprinkle with 2 Tbsp water, and mix with a fork. Form dough into a ball and divide in half. Pat into two, approximately 12 x 3 inch, strips. Arrange crust strips approximately 3 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.

PUFF: In a medium sauce pan, melt 1/2 c butter into 1 c water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add almond extract. Beat in 1 c flour, stirring quickly to prevent lumping. When mixture is smooth, add one egg at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth. Divide puff mixture in half and spread evenly over both strips of crust.

BAKE: approximately 1 hour at 350 degrees. Puff has a tendency to shrink while cooling, leaving a custardy portion in the center.

GLAZE: Blend 2 Tbsp butter with 1 c powdered sugar and enough cream or milk to reach desired consistency. Glaze while slightly warm and sprinkle with sliced almonds or chopped pistachios.

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