Dutch Letters

Name: Dutch Letters
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 28 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (8 ounces) almond paste; 1 cup Sugar; 1 large Eggs; 0.5 tsp Lemon Extract; DOUGH:; 4 cup All Purpose Flour; 1 tsp Salt; 2 cup Cold Butter; 1 cup ice water; 1 large Egg White; 2 tsp Water

Golden, flaky and filled with luscious almond paste, these S-shaped Dutch letters are a hit pastry in Iowa and Holland during Christmas season. Our simple 10-ingredient recipe teaches you how to master the art of this popular Dutch treat.

Brooke1999

Prep50 min

Cook30 min

Total1 hr 20 min

Servings28

Difficultymedium

Dessert

Ingredients

1 can(8 ounces) almond paste
1 cupSugar
1 largeEggs
0.5 tspLemon Extract
DOUGH:
4 cupAll Purpose Flour
1 tspSalt
2 cupCold Butter
1 cupice water
1 largeEgg White
2 tspWater

Instructions

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. To serve, cut into 2-in. pieces.