Ukrainian Almond Crescents
2 c To 2 1/2 c unbleached white -flour 1 pk Dry yeast (about 1 Tbs) 1 c Sweet butter, room temp 2 Egg yolks, beaten 3/4 c Sour cream Filling: 2 c Almonds, toasted and -coarsley gro...
Ingredients
- 2cup to 2 1/2 c unbleached white
- 1cup sweet butter, room temp
- 2egg yolks, beaten
- 3/4cup sour cream
- 1pn of salt
Directions
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2 c To 2 1/2 c unbleached white -flour 1 pk Dry yeast (about 1 Tbs) 1 c Sweet butter, room temp 2 Egg yolks, beaten 3/4 c Sour cream Filling
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They are flaky pastries stuffed with sugar and nuts, and I warn you, they can be addictive
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Although I am seldom interested in sweets, these are "devilish horns," tempting even me to eat just one more! Pastry: For the pastry, mix to
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Cut in the butter with a pastry fork until the mixture resembles coarse meal
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Stir in the egg yolks and sour cream and mix well
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The mixture will still be crumbly
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Form the dough into a ball using your hands, working it as little as possible
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The less you knead, the more tender the pastry will be