Banketstaven (Dutch Letters)

1.5h
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
1h 55m
Ready In

Recipe: #32747

June 25, 2019

Categories: Desserts, Cookies



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Original is 16 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (116.7 g)
  • Calories 452.2
  • Total Fat - 28.7 g
  • Saturated Fat - 15.5 g
  • Cholesterol - 117.5 mg
  • Sodium - 372.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 43.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 1.5 g
  • Sugars - 17.8 g
  • Protein - 6.7 g
  • Calcium - 45 mg
  • Iron - 0.9 mg
  • Vitamin C - 0 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl stir together flour and salt.

Step 2

Cut cold butter into 1/2-inch-thick slices and add to flour mixture and toss until slices are coated and are separated.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl stir together egg and ice water.

Step 4

Add all at once to flour mixture. Using a spoon, quickly mix (butter will remain in large pieces and flour will not be completely moistened).

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough 10 times by pressing and pushing dough together to form a rough-looking ball. Shape the dough into a rectangle (dough still will have some dry-looking areas). Make corners as square as possible. Slightly flatten dough.

Step 6

Working on a well-floured surface, roll dough into a 15x10-inch rectangle. Fold 2 short sides to meet in center; fold in half like a book to form 4 layers each measuring 7-1/2x5 inches.

Step 7

Repeat the rolling and folding process once more. Wrap dough with plastic wrap. Chill dough for 20 minutes in refrigerator. Repeat rolling and folding process 2 more times. Chill dough for 20 minutes before using.

Step 8

For filling, in a bowl stir together egg white, almond paste, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and the brown sugar. Set aside.

Step 9

Preheat oven to 375F

Step 10

Using a sharp knife, cut dough crosswise into 4 equal parts. Wrap 3 portions in plastic wrap and return to the refrigerator.

Step 11

On a well-floured surface, roll 1 portion into a 12-1/2x10-inch rectangle. Cut rectangle into four 10x3-inch strips.

Step 12

Spread rounded tablespoon of filling down center of each strip. Roll up each strip around the paste. Brush edge and ends with water; pinch to seal.

Step 13

Place, seam side down, on an ungreased baking sheet, shaping strip into a letter (traditionally the letter S). Brush with water and sprinkle with additional granulated sugar.

Step 14

Repeat with remaining dough strips and filling. Repeat with remaining 3 dough portions and filling.

Step 15

Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Remove from baking sheet; cool on racks.

Step 16

Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze if desired

Tips


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