Delightful Puff Pastry
Ingredients
- Puff Pastry:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1/2 cup cold water
- Filling:
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg, beaten
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the chilled and diced butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to incorporate the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together into a ball.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 days.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sliced almonds, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled puff pastry dough into a large rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Brush the beaten egg over the surface of the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the almond mixture evenly over the surface of the dough, pressing it down lightly to help it adhere.
- Starting with the long edge closest to you, roll the dough tightly into a cylinder, pressing down gently to seal the edges.
- Slice the cylinder into 1 inch rounds and place them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.
Puff pastry is a delicate and flaky pastry that is perfect for both sweet and savory dishes. In this recipe, the puff pastry is filled with a mixture of sliced almonds, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, creating a sweet and crunchy treat. Whether you're serving these pastries for breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert, they are sure to be a hit with everyone. So why not try your hand at making your own puff pastry and fill it with your favorite ingredients today?
