German Almond Bao Delight
A sweet and delicate dessert inspired by German tradition, featuring crispy almond bao and a delightful filling.
Ingredients
- β4 pieces Almond Bao doughHomemade or store-bought
- β2 tablespoons Unsalted buttersoftened
- β1 cup Granulated sugarfor filling
- β1/2 cup Ground almondsfor filling
- β1 Egg, beatenfor egg wash
- β1/4 cup Confectioners' sugarfor dusting
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
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2. Roll out the almond bao dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
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3. Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
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4. Brush the edges with the beaten egg for a golden glaze.
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5. Place the dough circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
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7. In a separate bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground almonds.
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8. Once the bao are cool, fill each with the sugar-almond mixture.
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9. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
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10. Serve warm or at room temperature.