Almond Crescent Buns Recipes

ALMOND CRESCENT ROLLS

Steps:

• Unroll and separate crescents.
• Spread 1 tbls almond filling on each unrolled crescent.
• Roll up and bake according to package directions.
• Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
• These are best served warm.

ALMOND FILLED CRESCENT ROLLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven, with rack in center, to temp on crecent roll package.
• Grate the almond paste on the large hole side of the grater.
• With electric mixer, blend together the grated almond paste, sugar and butter until combined.
• Beat on high until creamed, for at least 2 minutes.
• Add egg and beat on high until a smooth paste, about 1 minute.
• Mix in flour until just incorporated.
• Unroll dough and separate into triangles.
• Spread with filling and almond slivers, if using.
• Roll dough towards point of triangle and curve into crescent shape.
• Bake according to time on package.
• Refrigerate any remaining filling for up to 4 days.
• *Filling can be frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.*.

ALMOND-ORANGE-APRICOT CRESCENT ROLLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to package directions and roll out dough on a nonstick cookie sheet. Cut and separate dough into perforated triangles. Combine the apricot jam or fruit spread and the orange marmalade in a small bowl. Place bowl in microwave and cook on HIGH 15 seconds to loosen the preserves. Beat egg with water to thin it out a little for an egg wash. Use the back of a teaspoon to spread a thin layer of apricot-orange jam across each piece of dough. Roll crescents up, brush with a little egg wash and coat with sesame seeds and almonds. Bake to package directions until deep golden in color. Serve warm.

ALMOND CRESCENT BUNS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (195 degrees C).
• Combine softened butter or margarine, brown sugar, flour, 1 tablespoon milk, and 1/8 teaspoon almond extract. Mix well. Spoon mixture into 12 ungreased muffin cups.
• Separate dough into 4 long rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal. Combine melted butter and 1/8 teaspoon almond extract; brush on dough. Sprinkle with nuts, and roll dough up jellyroll fashion. Cut each roll of dough into 3 slices. Place in muffin cups.
• Place muffin pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. When done, invert rolls immediately onto cooling rack.
• Combine confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and 1/8 teaspoon almond extract. Drizzle over hot rolls.

ALMOND CRESCENT BUNS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (195 degrees C).
• Combine softened butter or margarine, brown sugar, flour, 1 tablespoon milk, and 1/8 teaspoon almond extract. Mix well. Spoon mixture into 12 ungreased muffin cups.
• Separate dough into 4 long rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal. Combine melted butter and 1/8 teaspoon almond extract; brush on dough. Sprinkle with nuts, and roll dough up jellyroll fashion. Cut each roll of dough into 3 slices. Place in muffin cups.
• Place muffin pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. When done, invert rolls immediately onto cooling rack.
• Combine confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and 1/8 teaspoon almond extract. Drizzle over hot rolls.

ALMOND CROISSANTS

Steps:

• In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add milk and egg yolks to yeast mixture; mix well. Stir into crumb mixture; mix well. Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Punch dough down. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each piece into a 12-in. circle; cut each circle into eight wedges. In a small bowl, beat filling ingredients until smooth. Spread filling over wedges; roll up from wide end. Place with point side down 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Curve ends to form a crescent shape. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour (dough will not double). , Beat egg white and water; brush over croissants. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.