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My husband's family is Dutch and this is a recipe from the Netherlands that is a great tasting pastry using almond paste. Enjoy!

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2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup butter

1/2 cup water

1 1/2 cups almond paste

2 eggs

3/4 cup white sugar

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

1 pinch salt

1 egg white, beaten

In a large bowl, cut cold butter or margarine into flour until the mixture has a crumb-like texture. Make a well in the center, add cold water. Mix together until the mixture forms a ball. Do not overmix. Chill dough.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (225 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

In a medium bowl, blend together almond paste, eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, almond extract and salt.

Divide dough in 4 parts, and roll into 15 inch strips.Place filling along the center of each long strip of dough. Roll up, and pinch the ends to seal. Place strips 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.Brush with egg white, and sprinkle with the remaining sugar.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden.

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