Almond Croissants Recipe
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Almond Croissants

By: Patricia Glass  
"These tender croissants are a little lighter than others I've tried. A close friend of mine serves these every Christmas and Easter."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (105 degrees to 115 degrees)
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold butter
  • 3/4 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F)
  • 3 egg yolks
  • FILLING:
  • 1/2 cup almond paste
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • EGG WASH:
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions

  1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add milk and egg yolks to yeast mixture; mix well. Stir into flour mixture; mix well. Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat filling ingredients until smooth. Punch dough down. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each piece into a 12-in. circle; cut each circle into eight wedges. Spread filling over wedges; roll up from wide end. Place with point side down 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Curve ends to form a crescent shape. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour (dough will not double).
  3. Beat egg white and water; brush over croissants. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2008 by SUSU71 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I think the times at the top of the recipe are a little misleading - I didn't realize the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2007 by Sharon 
I was very pleased with this recipe. My husband has cravings for almond paste pastries and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by Michelle 
So good! The prep times listed are misleading though, since it calls for overnight... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2006 by Lauriana 
I think it's a good recipe But a bit hard to make 4 me But anyway it turned out soo nice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2009 by bakerjanna 
i will not be making this recipe again. in order to get the flaky layers that is associated... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by avemaria 
This recipe is amazing. I am a SERIOUS almond paste lover and so is my husband, and almond... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2008 by Casey10kids 
This is a very good recipe. My son took greek lessons and we had a party at the end and... MORE

 
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