Bonket Dutch Almond Pastry Recipes

BANKET

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cut cold butter or margarine into flour until the mixture has a crumb-like texture. Make a well in the center, add cold water. Mix together until the mixture forms a ball. Do not overmix. Chill dough.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (225 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
• In a medium bowl, blend together almond paste, eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, almond extract and salt.
• Divide dough in 4 parts, and roll into 15 inch strips. Place filling along the center of each long strip of dough. Roll up, and pinch the ends to seal. Place strips 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Brush with egg white, and sprinkle with the remaining sugar.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden.

BONKET (DUTCH ALMOND PASTRY)

Steps:

• Crust:.
• Cream butter and sugar; stir in egg and vanilla.
• Add flour and salt.
• Press into 9x13" pan.
• Almond Layer:.
• Beat eggs with sugar; add butter, almond paste and flavoring.
• Mix until as smooth as possible. (Almond paste is difficult to break down.).
• Pour over bottom layer.
• Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
• Bake about 25 minutes at 325 until firm and slightly browned.
• Topping:.
• Sift sugar and mix in salt.
• Add just enough water to thin to a pourable consistency.
• Drizzle topping over bonket while still hot.
• Cool completely before cutting into squares.