Banket

 

Makes 8 sticks

 

Filling:

1 pound almond paste

2 cups sugar

3 eggs

 

Pastry:

4 cups flour

1-pound margarine

1-cup water

 

Let paste, sugar and eggs stand in a bowl for 30 minutes. Blend flour, oleo and water to feel like piecrust, dough may be refrigerated overnight if desired. Divide dough into 4 equal parts. Roll on floured board to 8x13 inches. Cut strips lengthwise into 2 equal strips (4x13 inches). Prepare the fillings by mixing the almond paste with sugar and eggs. Form the filling into cylinders 12 inches long, about the diameter of a dime. Place filling the length of the dough. Fold over ends, and then the long sides, moistening 1 side to seal before pressing closed. Place seam side down on cookie sheet. Brush the tops with milk or egg white. Bake in 425-degree oven for 10 minutes. Prick holes on top with fork and continue baking for 10 more minutes at 375 degrees or until light brown.

 

Joanne Bakker

 

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