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Flaky Sweet Almond Pastry

Flaky Sweet Almond Pastry
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Flaky Sweet Almond Pastry is a delightful treat featuring buttery, crispy layers paired with a rich, smooth almond filling. Perfectly golden and imbued with a subtle nutty sweetness, this pastry works beautifully for breakfast, dessert, or snacks, delighting with every melt-in-your-mouth bite. Its simple ingredients and easy technique make it an impressive yet accessible recipe for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Almond Filling Ingredients

  • 1 cup ground almonds
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 cup milk or cream

Finishing

  • Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
  • Slivered toasted almonds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Combine the flour and cold butter cubed into small pieces. Use a pastry cutter or fingertips to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with small visible butter bits, ensuring a flaky texture.
  2. Chill the Dough: Form the dough into a flat disk, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to relax gluten and keep the butter firm for maximum flakiness.
  3. Make the Almond Filling: While the dough chills, mix ground almonds, granulated sugar, eggs, almond extract, and milk or cream until you get a creamy, slightly thick filling full of nutty flavor.
  4. Roll Out and Assemble: Roll the chilled dough into a rectangle on a floured surface. Spread the almond filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Roll or fold the dough as desired to create flaky layers.
  5. Bake to Golden Perfection: Place the assembled pastry on a lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and fragrant.
  6. Cool and Dust: Let the pastry cool slightly on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar and optionally sprinkle slivered toasted almonds on top before serving to add elegance and extra crunch.

Notes

  • Keep all ingredients cold to ensure maximum flakiness in the dough.
  • Handle the dough gently and avoid overworking to prevent toughness.
  • Use freshly ground almonds for optimal flavor and moisture.
  • Roll dough and spread filling evenly for uniform baking and texture.
  • Watch the pastry closely while baking to avoid over-browning or drying out.

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Keywords: almond pastry, flaky pastry, sweet pastry, almond filling, dessert, snack, breakfast pastry

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