How to make Dutch Letter Pastries

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg white

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Ingredients

• 1 egg white
• 1 (8 oz) pkg Almond paste
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 granulated sugar
• 1 (17.3 oz) pkg Puff pastry, frozen
• extra granulated sugar for sprinkling on top

Directions

• Thaw the frozen puff pastry according to package directions.
• On a well-floured working surface, roll each sheet of thawed puff pastry into a 12 1/2 x 10 - inch rectangle.
• In a medium mixing bowl, place egg white, beat it until it starts to form bubbles.
• Add granulated sugar, brown sugar and almond paste to the egg white.
• Stir together egg white, almond paste, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Set aside.
• Cut each rectangle into five 10 x 2 1/2-inch strips.
• Shape a slightly rounded tablespoon of almond filling into a 9-inch long rope.
• Place the almond rope down the center third of one strip.
• Roll up the strip lengthwise.
• Brush the edge and ends with water; pinch well to seal, repeat with the remaining dough strips and filling.
• Place the filled strips, seam side down, on an non-greased baking mat, shaping each strip into a letter. Brush with water; sprinkle with additional granulated sugar.
• Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.
• Remove pastries from the baking sheet, cool completely on wire racks.
• Serve.