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Dutch letter pastry

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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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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dutch
Calories: 951
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package puff pastry dough (thawed)
  • 1 cup almond paste
  • 1 egg (beaten)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
  3. Spread the almond paste evenly over the dough.
  4. Roll the dough into a log shape, starting from the long edge.
  5. Place the log onto the prepared baking sheet and shape it into a letter "S" or any other desired shape.
  6. Brush the pastry with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
  8. Allow the Dutch letter pastry to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 951kcalCarbohydrates: 82gProtein: 15gFat: 63gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 37gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 326mgPotassium: 268mgFiber: 5gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 4mg

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