Easy Almond Croissants

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 4 Egg

• Condiments

  • 4 oz Almond paste

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Almond extract
  • 3 tbsp Flour
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 3/4 cup Almonds

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 package Puffed pastry

• Dairy

  • 1/4 cup Butter, unsalted

Found on entertainingwithbeth.com

Description

Ingredients

• ¼ cup of unsalted butter
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 4 oz of almond paste (* see link below for how to make almond paste)
• 3 eggs, separated
• ½ tsp almond extract
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1 package puffed pastry (you will need 2 sheets)
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• ¾ cup sliced almonds

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Beat together butter, sugar and almond paste until combined.
• Add 2 eggs, one at a time, reserving the 3 egg for the egg wash. Then add the almond extract.
• Add flour slowly until just combined.
• Cut out a 3 x5 square of puffed pastry. Place 2 tbsp of almond paste in the center. Take one corner and fold it over the cream, and then take the other corner and fold it over the top.
• At this stage you could cover with plastic wrap and place your tray in the fridge overnight. And then the next morning proceed as follows.
• Lightly beat 1 egg, and then with a pastry brush, brush the egg wash over the pastries. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp of almonds
• Place in the oven 20 mins until puffed and golden brown.