Almond Bear Claws

These flaky Danish pastries are a time-consuming project, but they’re a perfect way to show people how much you love them! I like serving them at special brunches. The puff pastry dough and almond filling can be made ahead of time, and the pastries can be frozen before baking.

Step: 1

In a large bowl, beat almond paste with an electric mixer to break it apart. Add the almonds, sugar, and salt; continue to mix until the almond paste is no longer lumpy. Stir in the butter, egg whites, almond extract and amaretto liqueur on high speed until its as fluffy as you can get it. Set aside.

Step: 2

Using half of the dough at a time, roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle that is about 8 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick. Trim the edges of the dough. Cut the dough in half lengthwise to make two 4 inch wide strips.

Step: 3

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step: 4

Fill a pastry bag halfway with the almond filling and pipe a stripe of filling down the center of each strip. Whisk together the egg and water. Brush onto one edge of each strip. Fold each strip over the filling and press gently to seal it. Brush each piece with egg wash and sprinkle sliced almonds over the top. Cut into 3 to 4 inch pieces, then cut 1/2 inch slits into the sealed edge to make the ‘‘claws’’. Place the bear claws at least two inches apart on baking sheets. Refrigerate and repeat with the second half of the dough.

Step: 5

Bake in the preheated oven until almonds are toasted and pastry is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool and dust with confectioners' sugar right before serving.

Per Serving: 419 calories; protein 10.3g; carbohydrates 36.3g; fat 26.4g; cholesterol 10.3mg; sodium 156.8mg.

Eating best breakfast to continue the day had become a good habit. It’s a great way to start my day off healthfully. The sweet hit from the pickle tree wakes me up and gives me power to take on the morning. Sugar is often vilified as the root of all disease, but fruit is also loaded with fibre, which is great for your digestive system and make keep you feel full all day , and not want likely grab a snack out of the street food before break .

Making fruit a at 7.00 clock habit is simple . Simply put the sweetness in your refrigerator next to the sweet drink or on the bench next to your cereal pan , or beside your coffee maker or tea kettle — about anywhere where you’ll find it. Before you eating the rest of your food , eat your fruit. If you’re not usually a breakfast person.