Almond-filled butterhorns are a delicious and decadent pastry that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with a flaky puff pastry dough that is filled with a sweet almond paste and then baked until golden brown. The resulting pastry is light, buttery, and has a wonderful almond flavor. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make these delicious treats at home. We will cover everything from making the dough to filling and baking the pastries. So get ready to indulge in the delightful flavors of almond-filled butterhorns!
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ALMOND BUTTERHORNS
These are very light and flavorful rolls. The filling gives them a wonderful taste.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in milk. Add 1/4 cup sugar and butter; mix well. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and remaining sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add yeast mixture; beat until smooth. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Punch dough down; divide into thirds. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 12-in. circle. Melt 3 tablespoons butter; brush 1 tablespoon over each circle. In a bowl, combine the sugar, almonds, egg, extract, lemon zest and remaining butter; mix well. Spread a third over each circle of dough. , Cut each into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide end; place point side down 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve ends to form a crescent. , Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until doubled. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan to wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; brush over warm rolls.
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BUTTERHORNS
These little buttery crescents are filled with almond paste. They were an Easter tradition started by my grandmother and continued on, now for my family. The recipe was in my grandmothers heart - when she died we thought we lost the recipe until her neighbor lady gave it to her granddaughter - who gave it to me! So now it's back in the family and the tradition lives on!
Provided by DebS 2
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 4h15m
Yield 36 rolls
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix flour, butter, shortening and salt like for a pie crust.
- Mix beaten eggs and sugar and combine with above.
- Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water and combine with warm milk.
- Add to flour mixture.
- Knead and put in a cool place to rise.
- Combine butter, lemon, almond extract and sugar; add nuts and eggs to make a paste.
- Roll dough thin and cut into triangles.
- Spread with almond paste and roll into crescent shapes.
- Let rise again.
- Bake for 15 minutes in a 375 degree oven.
BUTTERHORNS
Butterhorns fall into two camps: savory or sweet. These are the latter, filled with a tender mince of nuts and topped with an almond-flavored frosting. Sweet butterhorns are a favorite of the in-house bakeries at the Bavarian Inn and Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, the two big all-you-can-eat chicken dinner restaurants in Frankenmuth, Mich. This recipe comes from Dorothy Zehnder, a founder of the Bavarian Inn. Tucking in the corners of each butterhorn before rolling helps contain the filling during baking.
Provided by Sara Bonisteel
Time 1h45m
Yield 36 butterhorns
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the dough: Combine flour, butter, sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut butter into flour, until the butter is the size of small peas.
- In a medium bowl, stir the yeast into the lukewarm milk, then add beaten egg yolks and almond extract. Pour yeast mixture into the flour mixture and stir lightly, handling as gently as pie crust, until the shaggy mass comes together in a sticky ball. Cover dough with plastic wrap and let rest in the refrigerator overnight.
- Make the filling: The day you plan to bake the butterhorns, combine the sugar, almonds, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, flour and almond extract in a separate medium bowl. It should resemble a wet sand with bits of nuts. If the filling is dry, add another tablespoon of cream. Set aside.
- Assemble the butterhorns: Lightly grease 3 baking sheets. Remove pastry dough from the refrigerator and divide dough into three equal rounds (about 13 ounces/365 grams each). Keep the other rounds refrigerated while you work with one piece. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 16-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Cut each circle into 12 wedges, like you're cutting a pizza. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling just inside the curved edge of the wedge, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- Fold the closest two corners over the filling to avoid leakage, then roll tightly all the way up to the point. (It should look like a little croissant.) Arrange pieces on a greased pan 2 inches apart, 12 butterhorns per pan, making sure that the point is tucked under to prevent it from unrolling while rising. Repeat with the remaining dough rounds. Let horns rise, uncovered, in a warm location until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- About 30 minutes before you're ready to bake, heat the oven to 365 degrees and make the frosting: Combine confectioners' sugar, melted butter, heavy cream and almond extract in a large bowl, and mix until creamy and spreadable. Cover and set aside.
- Bake butterhorns for 12 to 15 minutes, until a light brown. Frost while still warm, and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
NUT-FILLED BUTTERHORNS
These rich flaky butterhorns were made on Good Friday morning or Christmas Eve morning when I was growing up. We used them to celebrate the end of Lent or Advent and the joy of family and friends coming together. They're so special, they're worth the bit of extra effort. -Michael Engerson, Hustisford, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the butter, cream cheese, cream, sour cream, egg yolks, salt and 2-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and refrigerate overnight., In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar, beating until glossy stiff peaks form. Fold in nuts., Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide into fourths. Roll each portion into a 12-in. circle; spread a fourth of the filling over each circle. Add cinnamon if desired to remaining sugar; sprinkle over filling. , Cut each into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide end; place point side down 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve ends to form a crescent shape. , Bake at 350° for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. , For icing, in a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, extract if desired and enough milk to achieve drizzling consistency. Drizzle over rolls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
GERMAN BUTTERHORNS
This is a fabulous old recipe...the pastry has yeast in it yet requires no rising or kneading! This recipe is great for bakers who are not yet experts- These butterhorns are shaped like cresents and are beautiful anytime of the year but are extra special to serve during the holidays. I did see this recipe posted on another sight but not here on zaar. This recipe does take a bit of time but it is sooo worth it!!!! Please note that you need to refrigerate the pastry dough for at least 6hrs (I usually do mine overnight to split the work up:)-I did not include this time in the prep time. Please note that this recipe asks that you roll the dough out on a surface sprinkled with powdered sugar-not flour...please make sure you have enough before hand.
Provided by SweetFuzion
Categories Dessert
Time 16m
Yield 30 butterhorns, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Sift together flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Cut in shortening until dough resembles pie dough. Add egg yolks, vanilla and sour cream. Mix with hands until dough forms a ball. Divide into 5 even balls and refrigerate for 6 hrs or overnight.
- When ready to roll out the dough make the filling by beating the egg whites until stiff. Add sugar and vanilla; beat well. Fold in walnuts.
- Sprinkle bread board with powdered sugar and roll each ball of dough into a 12 inch circle. Cut each circle into 6 pie shaped pieces. Spread with filling and roll up, starting at the wide end.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Butter horns will be a light golden color when done.
- At this time in a small sauce pan melt the butter for the glaze, remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar and the almond extract -- add a bit more butter or sugar as needed so that you can dip the tops of the butterhorns in the glaze and place on wax paper to set up.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 32.6, Sodium 101.6, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 16.8, Protein 3.9
BUTTERHORNS
To DIE for, buttery crescent rolls that divide up the work between two days. This yeast-raised dough may be kept in the refrigerator, and used over a period of 2 weeks! So you can make them fresh when you like.
Provided by CPSC
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Rolls and Buns
Time 10h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Crumble the compressed yeast into a small bowl, and mix in 2 teaspoons of sugar. Set aside. In a small saucepan, heat milk until a skin forms on the top. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool slightly.
- Place 1 cup of butter and remaining 1/2 cup of sugar into a large bowl. Pour the hot milk over them, and stir until butter is melted. Let the mixture cool to just above body temperature. Beat in the eggs, one at a time mixing well after each one, then stir in the yeast mixture. Add 3 cups of flour, and mix until well blended. Gradually mix in the remaining flour, mixing as well as you can. The dough will be sticky. Cover the bowl with a towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- After the dough has risen, punch down, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Divide the dough into four pieces. Use one piece at a time, leaving the rest in the refrigerator. On a lightly floured surface, roll the piece of dough out into a 12 inch circle. Spread about 2 tablespoons of butter over the surface. Cut into 8 wedges, as you would a pizza. Roll each wedge starting at the wide end, and ending at the point. Place onto a lightly greased cookie sheet, and bend the ends so that they are crescent shaped. Cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled. This will take about 2 hours because the dough is cold.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 291.7 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
ALMOND HORNS
Our powdered-sugar-dusted butter cookie gets its crunchy, crumbly texture from finely ground toasted almonds -- and its name from its characteristic curve.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in egg and extracts. Reduce speed to low. Mix in flour mixture and almonds until just combined. Wrap dough in plastic; refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Roll 1 tablespoon of dough into a 4-inch log; gently shape into a horseshoe. Repeat with remaining dough. Transfer to baking sheets lined with parchment.
- Bake cookies (rotating sheets halfway through) until pale golden, about 20 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks using a spatula; let cool completely. Transfer to waxed paper. Sift sugar over cookies. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature 2 to 3 days.
Tips:
- Make sure the butter is cold and firm before you start working with it. This will help prevent the dough from becoming greasy and difficult to handle.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk.
- When you are rolling out the dough, be sure to flour your work surface and rolling pin to prevent the dough from sticking.
- If you are having trouble getting the dough to roll out evenly, you can chill it for 30 minutes before you start rolling.
- Be careful not to overfill the butterhorns with almond filling. Too much filling will make them difficult to roll up and will cause them to burst open while baking.
- Brush the butterhorns with egg wash before baking to give them a golden brown color.
- Let the butterhorns cool slightly before serving.
Conclusion:
Almond-filled butterhorns are a delicious and festive pastry that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be filled with a variety of fillings, making them a versatile treat. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect almond-filled butterhorns that will impress your friends and family.
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