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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 (8 oz.)can almond paste
Crumbled
3 c Sugar
1 1/2 ts Salt
1 c Butter/margerine
1 c Shortening
3 c Whole eggs (about 12)
12 c All-purpose flour
1/4 c Baking powder
1 1/2 ts Vanilla extract
1 t Almond extract
1 c Walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/4 c Candied fruits
1 Egg, well beaten, for wash
Mandelbreit
Sugar
FROSTING: 1 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water
(Makes 6 (12 inch) rolls
In a large bowl combine almond paste, sugar, salt,
butter, shortening and eggs. Beat till smooth. Beat
in flour, baking powder and extracts. Place dough on
a floured surface and knead a few times til smooth
ball is formed. Cut dough into 3 pieces. Preheat oven
to 375 F. (Moderate) To prepare filling, mix cocoa,
sugar and water in a bowl til a paste is formed. Roll
out 1 piece of dough to a 24 X 6-inch rectangle. Spoon
paste in a long ribbon down the center of the dough.
Wrap dough around filling and shape into a smooth
roll. Cut roll into 2 (12 inch) lengths and place on
a greased cookie sheet about 4 inches apart. Repeat
with the second piece of dough spreading with walnuts.
Repeat with third piece of dough spreading with
candied fruits. Brush all rolls with egg wash and
sprinkle with additional sugar. Bake the 6 rolls for
45 minutes, or until richly browned. Cool on racks.
Cut rolls into1-inch pieces, slicing crosswise. NOTE:
Mandelbreit tastes even better after aging for 1 week
wrapped in foil. Slice after unwrapping.
