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almond pastry

(7 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Frannie Garcia
@Lady1bug
Kingston, WA

I've always told people that this is an old family recipe that I got from my aunt and I have been making it for decades. It is truly loved by everyone and often requested for family gatherings. The funny thing is that I "remember" getting it from my aunt, but when I made it for her, she told me it's nothing like her recipe. LOL!!! She did love it though.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Light, buttery and perfectly flavored with almond...

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(7 ratings)
yield 20 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For almond pastry

  • 1 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 4
    whole large eggs
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    almond extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 3 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    milk (or as needed for desired consistancy)

How To Make almond pastry

  • 1
    In heavy medium sauce pan slowly heat water, 1/2 Cup butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until butter is completely melted. Bring to boil and turn off heat.
  • 2
    Immediately add the flour all at once and stir vigorously until well mixed.
  • 3
    Add 4 whole eggs, one at a time, beating thorougly until completely combined after each egg.
  • 4
    Spread onto ungreased cookie sheet (pretty much fills a 15" X 11" cookie sheet).
  • 5
    Bake for about 25-30 minutes in preheated 375 F oven. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  • 6
    FROSTING: In medium bowl thoroughly whip 1/2 cup soft butter, powdered sugar, almond and vanilla extracts, and 1/2 teaspoon salt (don't omit salt). Add milk as needed to achieve desired frosting consistency.
  • 7
    Frost cooled pastry (using all or only part of frosting as desired for personal taste). Sprinkle sliced almonds over fresh frosting. Cut into twenty pieces ~ ENJOY!
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