Swedish Almond Toasts Food

SWEDISH ALMOND TOASTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350F and lightly butter and flour a large baking sheet.
• Stir the eggs, instant coffee, and vanilla in a small bowl until well blended, set aside.
• Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl, set aside.
• Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the egg mixture.
• Gradually add the flour mixture, beating well after each addition.
• Stir in the almonds.
• Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
• On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into 2 logs, each 8 inches long, 2 inches wide and 1 inch thick.
• Place the 2 logs 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes until lightly browned.
• Set the baking sheet on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.
• Remove the logs from the baking sheet and place on a cutting board.
• Using a serrated knife, cut each log diagonally into 3/4 inch thick slices.
• Place the slices upright and 1/2 inch apart on the baking sheet.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until slightly dry.
• Remove the toasts from the baking sheet.
• Cool completely on the wire rack.
• Store in a tightly covered container.

SWEDISH TOSCAS (SWEDISH ALMOND TARTS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cream the butter with the white sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix in 1 cup flour and stir to make a smooth dough. Divide the mixture by placing even amounts into the cups of a 12-cup muffin tin. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of each cup.
• To make the filling, mix the slivered almonds, brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons butter in a small pan. Stir in the cream, and 2 teaspoons flour. Cook and stir the mixture constantly over medium heat until it boils, about 10 minutes. Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared tart shells.
• Bake in preheated oven until tops and crust edges are light brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, and cool 10 to 15 minutes before removing the tarts from the muffin pan. Cool completely on a rack.

SWEDISH SUGAR TOAST

Steps:

• To Make Spice Mix (enough for 18 toasts):.
• In a small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves.
• To Make Toasts:.
• Spread butter on one side of bread; sprinkle sugar mixture on buttered side.
• Cut in half diagonally.
• Place on ungreased baking sheets.
• Bake at 350° for abut 10 minutes (watch closely after 5 minutes - I don't bake quite as long out of preference.