Banket

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon almond extract 
• 1.5 cups almond paste 
• 1 cup butter 
• 1  egg white beaten
• 2  eggs 
• 2 cups flour all-purpose
• 1 pinch salt 
• 0.5 cup water 
• 0.8 cup sugar white

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cut cold butter or margarine into flour until the mixture has a crumb-like texture. Make a well in the center, add cold water.
2. Mix together until the mixture forms a ball. Do not overmix. Chill dough.
3. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (225 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
4. In a medium bowl, blend together almond paste, eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, almond extract and salt.
5. Divide dough in 4 parts, and roll into 15 inch strips.
6. Place filling along the center of each long strip of dough.
7. Roll up, and pinch the ends to seal.
8. Place strips 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
9. Brush with egg white, and sprinkle with the remaining sugar.
10. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden.