DUTCH LETTERS
These S-shaped super flaky butter pastries filled with almond paste and topped with crunchy sugar are popular in both Iowa and Holland during the Christmas season. Here's a recipe that will let you make and enjoy them all year round. -Shirley De Lange, Byron Center, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 28 pastry pieces.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the almond paste, sugar, egg and extract until smooth. Divide into 4 portions. On lightly floured waxed paper, roll each portion into a 12x1/2-in. rope; set aside., In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide into 4 portions. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion into a 14x6-in. rectangle. Place 1 almond paste rope in the center of each rectangle. Moisten long edges of dough; fold over filling. Press seam to seal; tuck in ends., Transfer seam side down to greased baking sheets; form each into an "S" shape. Whisk egg white and water; brush over dough. Using a fork, prick tops at 1-in. intervals to vent., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. To serve, cut into 2-in. pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
HOW TO MAKE DUTCH LETTER PASTRIES
Delicious marzipan-filled pastries!
Provided by Unknown
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Thaw the frozen puff pastry according to package directions.
- On a well-floured working surface, roll each sheet of thawed puff pastry into a 12 1/2 x 10 - inch rectangle.
- In a medium mixing bowl, place egg white, beat it until it starts to form bubbles. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and almond paste to the egg white.
- Stir together egg white, almond paste, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Set aside.
- Cut each rectangle into five 10 x 2 1/2-inch strips.
- Shape a slightly rounded tablespoon of almond filling into a 9-inch long rope.
- Place the almond rope down the center third of one strip. Roll up the strip lengthwise.
- Brush the edge and ends with water; pinch well to seal, and repeat with the remaining dough strips and filling.
- Place the filled strips, seam side down, on a non-greased baking mat, shaping each strip into a letter. Brush with water; sprinkle with additional granulated sugar.
- Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.
- Remove pastries from the baking sheet, and cool completely on wire racks.
- Serve.
DUTCH LETTERS
These are a cross between a pastry and a cookie. They never last longer than a day around here. They are flaky, buttery almond delights! They are not hard to make, just a little time consuming--BUT SO WORTH IT! I hope you try them and see for yourself how really wonderful they are. Prep time includes chilling the dough.
Provided by Theresa P
Categories Dessert
Time P1DT30m
Yield 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Dough: Mix butter and flour.
- Stir in water and mix to form dough.
- Chill overnight.
- Filling: Beat almond paste until smooth. Add eggs, sugar and vanilla; mix well.
- Chill overnight.
- Assembly: Divide dough and filling into 14 equal parts.
- Roll 1 piece of dough into a 14x4&1/2-inch strip, then take 1 part of almond filling and spread it down the center of dough strip.
- Lap one side of dough over the filling, then the other side and pinch seam shut from end to end.
- Shape into an "S" shape and place on greased cookie sheet with seam on bottom.
- Brush tops with beaten egg whites and sprinkle with sugar; prick with fork every 2-inches or so to allow steam to escape.
- Repeat with rest of dough and filling.
- Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes.
- *These can be made and frozen before or after baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.7, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 115, Sodium 212.9, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 40.5, Protein 5.1
DUTCH LETTER BARS
Growing up in Iowa, you become accustom to the seasonal trips to Pella and the delicious Dutch Letters from Jaarsma Bakery. This recipe lets you replicate the Dutch Letter with out the trip. This recipe appeared in the Des Moines Register a number of years ago.
Provided by Chef Chad
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a mixer, combine ingredients and blend well. Spread in 9X13 in pan. Brush with egg whites, sprinkle with sliced almonds and coarse sugar.
- Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown. Do not over bake.
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