Apricot Bow Ties(Abrikos Slojfe)

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Apricot Bow Ties (Abrikos Slojfe)

Recipe By : Family Circle Magazine February 1974
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pastries

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 recipe Danish Pastry Dough
apricot preserves
1 egg -- slightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons sugar

Mix walnuts and sugar. Set asise.

Roll pastry on floured surface to 2 20" x 15" rectangles. Trim edges
evenly. With a sharp knife cut into 12 5" squares. Place 1 teaspoon of
apricot preserves along one of the edges of the pastry 1/2 inch in from
the edge. Fold over opposite edge; press edges together to seal. With a
sharp knife, make a lengthwise slit in folded pastry to within 1 inch of
each end. Slip one end under and pull it through the slit. (Looks very
strange!)

. Place 2 inches apart on cooky sheets. Let rise in a warm place until
doubled in bulk, 30 to 45 minutes. Brush with egg; sprinkle with walnut
mixture. Place in hot oven (400°f); lower hear immediately to 3500176f.
Bake 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove to wire rack; cool.

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