Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Almond Pillows

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What is a girl to do when she’s at home alone on a Saturday, too lazy to go to the store, and needing sugar like a cat needs it catnip (this is a profound need, if the cat is near enough to the nip to know it's there)? She scrounges through the cupboards, freezer, and cookbooks to see if there’s anything she can throw together. With sugar.

In the freezer? Frozen pie dough left over from Thanksgiving 2006 (basic Martha Stewart dough recipe). Also, some almond paste left over from Christmas Morning Bear Claws. What could a freezer and 6 or 7 months do to ruin these things? I decided not to answer the question, and to forge ahead.

I rolled the dough out to about 1/4 inch thickness, and cut it into circles with a cookie cutter. Then I put a small amount (about 1/2 Tab.) of the almond paste in the center, then folded the circles in half. I brushed the edges with egg whites, and used a fork to seal the deal. As a final touch, I brushed the tops with egg whites, and sprinkled with sugar, then baked them for about 25 minutes at 350 (or until golden brown).

While these DID taste a little like freezer (I ate them too fast to judge), I must say they were a wonderful invention. I have decided these are a staple, and perhaps a signature dish. I will make Pizza Pillows, Mexi-Pillows, Blueberry Pillows, Cinnamon Apple Pillows, Pumpkin Pillows, Pecan Pillows...need I go on?

4 comments:

Patricia Scarpin said...

I think you did great, Nina!! Almond and pie dough have got to be great together.

Thistlemoon said...

That is such a wonderful idea! Sounds so delicious!

Nina Roux: The Sweet, The Savory and The Sass said...

My latest idea: feta and spinach, feta and BLUEBERRIES!! I also want to try a whole-wheat pastry dough.
Thanks!

Big Boys Oven said...

Looks really nice, I am so jealous as I can't have a bite as it is so tempting.
big boys oven