Name: Dutch Letters
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 can (8 ounces) almond paste -; 1 cup sugar -; 1 large egg -; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract -; DOUGH: -; 4 cups all-purpose flour -; 1 teaspoon salt -; 2 cups cold butter -; 1 cup ice water -; 1 large egg white -; 2 teaspoons water -

Recipe information

Cooking:

50 min.

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Ingredients for - Dutch Letters

1. 1 can (8 ounces) almond paste -

2. 1 cup sugar -

3. 1 large egg -

4. 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract -

5. DOUGH: -

6. 4 cups all-purpose flour -

7. 1 teaspoon salt -

8. 2 cups cold butter -

9. 1 cup ice water -

10. 1 large egg white -

11. 2 teaspoons water -

How to cook deliciously - Dutch Letters

1. Stage

In a large bowl, beat the almond paste, sugar, egg and extract until smooth. Divide into 4 portions. On lightly floured waxed paper, roll each portion into a 12x1/2-in. rope; set aside.

2. Stage

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide into 4 portions.

3. Stage

On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion into a 14x6-in. rectangle. Place 1 almond paste rope in the center of each rectangle. Moisten long edges of dough; fold over filling. Press seam to seal; tuck in ends.

4. Stage

Transfer seam side down to greased baking sheets; form each into an "S" shape. Whisk egg white and water; brush over dough. Using a fork, prick tops at 1-in. intervals to vent.

5. Stage

Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. To serve, cut into 2-in. pieces.