Delicious Almond Braids

Delicious Almond Braids
Delicious Almond Braids is a side dish that serves 12. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 453 calories, 6g of protein, and 29g of fat. If you have egg, confectioners' sugar, milk, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 55 minutes.

Instructions

1
Place the almond paste, butter and sugar in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped.
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2
Add egg and flour; process until smooth.
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3
Unfold puff pastry sheets onto a greased baking sheet.
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4
Spread half of the filling mixture down the center third of one pastry sheet. On each side, cut eight strips about 3-1/2 in. into the center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling.
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5
Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
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6
Remove to a wire rack.
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7
Combine the confectioners' sugar, milk, and almond extract.
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8
Drizzle over braids; sprinkle with almonds.
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Cut into slices.
DifficultyHard
Ready In55 m.
Servings12
Health Score2
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