Banket
Banket is a Dutch pastry treat filled with almond paste. This traditional recipe makes the pastry from scratch for a crispy, flaky Christmas treat.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Place flour in a large bowl; cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or two knives until mixture has a crumb-like texture. Make a well in the center; add cold water. Mix together to forms a dough. Try not to overmix. Chill dough.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (225 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.'}
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3
{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Blend almond paste, eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, almond extract, and salt together in a medium bowl.'}
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4
{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Divide dough into 4 equal pieces; roll out into 15-inch strips. Place filling along the center of each long strip of dough.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Roll up, and pinch the ends to seal. Place strips 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Brush with egg white, and sprinkle with sugar.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 to 20 minutes.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (24 servings total)