Almond Puff

Name: Almond Puff
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons almond extract; 118 milliliters sliced almonds; 2 Tbsps butter, melted; 355 milliliters confectioners sugar; 3 eggs; 237 milliliters all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 237 milliliters water

Almond Puff might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 4g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 199 calories. This recipe serves 10. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. A mixture of almond extract, almonds, confectioners' sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.

Instructions

In a medium bowl, cut the 1/2 cup of margarine into the 1 cup of flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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Margarine

All Purpose Flour

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Bowl

Add the cold water one tablespoon at a time. Using your hands or a fork, stir until the dough can form a ball. Divide dough in half.

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Dough

Water

Roll or press each half into a 12x3 inch rectangle.

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Roll

Place them 3 inches apart onto an unprepared cookie sheet.

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Baking Sheet

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

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Oven

In a saucepan, bring the 1/2 cup of margarine, and 1 cup of water to a rolling boil. Lower heat and stir in the flour immediately with a wooden spoon. Continue to stir vigorously until the dough forms a tight ball.

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Margarine

Dough

All Purpose Flour

Water

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Sauce Pan

Remove from heat. Stir in eggs one at a time, then stir in the almond extract.

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Almond Extract

Egg

Spread equally onto both rectangles.

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Spread

Bake for 10 minutes before lowering the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Continue to cook for 15 to 20 more minutes. The top should be crispy and brown.

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To make the glaze, beat the confectioners' sugar together with the melted butter and vanilla until smooth.

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Powdered Sugar