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Pastry Puff



From the kitchen of AnnMarie Barkwell



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This light fluffy almond pastry makes a nice dessert. It freezes well. Looks nice served in cupcake papers.




In a stand mixer or a food processor:

1/2 c butter

1 c flour

2 Tbsp water

Combine until it forms a dough.

Divide in half.

On ungreased sheet, pat into 2 12" x 3" strips, 3" apart.


In a medium saucepan combine:

1/2 c butter or margarine

1 c water

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to lowest setting.

Add:

1 tsp almond extract

1 c flour

Stir vigorously over low heat until mixture forms a ball, about 1 min.

Remove from heat.

Add:

3 eggs

Stir until smooth & glossy.

Spread evenly over strips.

Bake 1 hour @ 350 or until crisp & golden.

Cool. Topping will shrink & fall as it cools.


Frosting:

1 1/2 c confectioner sugar

2 Tbsp butter

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

1-2 Tbsp water

Mix.

Add more water if needed for spreading consistency.

OPTIONAL: top with chopped walnuts





Bottom layer patted into strips.



Almond layer spread over crust.



Baked to a beautiful golden color. Note how it puffs & cracks.



Frosted, sliced & topped with chopped nuts.







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