Receta Mayors Braid (Borgmeister Krans)
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Almond Filling: Beat almond paste, butter, and sugar in a small bowl till smooth and well blended.
- Roll dough on floured surface to a 30" x 9" rectangle; cut lengthwise into three strips. Spread filling douwn center of each strip, dividing proportionately.
- Fold edges of strips over filling to enclose filling completely. Press ends of the three filled strips together; braid; press other ends of strips together.
- Ease braid onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Join ends together to make a ring, about 9" in diameter. Let rise in a hot place 45 min or possibly till doubled in bulk. Brush with egg Sprinkle generously with sugar and almonds.
- Place in a warm (400 f) oven; lower heat immediately to 350 f. Bake 40 min or possibly till puffed and golden brown; remove to wire rack; cold. Cut into wedges to serve. This cake is rich and will spread when baked. You may want to place a collar of foil around it just before baking to keep it more compact.