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Dutch letter pastry
Dutch letter pastry
Dutch letter pastry, also known as banket, is a traditional Dutch pastry made with a flaky pastry dough and filled with almond paste. It is often shaped into the letter “S” or other shapes and is a popular treat in the Netherlands, especially around the holidays.
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Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry dough (thawed)
- 1 cup almond paste
- 1 egg (beaten)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread the almond paste evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough into a log shape, starting from the long edge.
- Place the log onto the prepared baking sheet and shape it into a letter “S” or any other desired shape.
- Brush the pastry with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
- Allow the Dutch letter pastry to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 951kcal (48%)Carbohydrates: 82g (27%)Protein: 15g (30%)Fat: 63g (97%)Saturated Fat: 14g (88%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 37gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 41mg (14%)Sodium: 326mg (14%)Potassium: 268mg (8%)Fiber: 5g (21%)Sugar: 21g (23%)Vitamin A: 61IU (1%)Vitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 116mg (12%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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