Croissants with Almond Paste Filling

July 26, 2013

Love this challenge. Almond Paste is one of my FAVORITE ingredients ever. I decided to just showcase the paste and make a pretty simple dish. It’s yummy. Hope you enjoy them! The recipe for the croissants comes from the 1970?s version of Better Homes and Gardens cookbook (it’s not in the newer editions!)

1 1/2 cups butter
1/3 cup flour
2 packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
3/4 cup milk
1/4 c sugar
1 tsp salt
1 egg
3 3/4 to 4 1/4 cups flour
1 package (7 ounce) almond paste shredded
1/2 - 1 cup of sugar (to taste)

Cream butter with 1/3 cup flour Roll between 2 sheets of wax paper into a 12x6 inch rectangle, chill at least one hour Dissolve yeast in warm water Heat 3/4 cup milk, sugar and salt until sugar dissolves,...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
277

Sodium
168mg
7% DV

Fat
20g
31% DV

Protein
2g
5% DV

Carbs
19g
6% DV

Fiber
1g
5% DV

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