Danish Almond Ring

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Danish Almond Ring

Recipe By : Pillsbury's 33rd Bake Off
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Bread/Muffins/Rolls

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 Cup Sugar
3 Tablespoons Margarine -- softened
3 1/2 Ounces Almond Paste -- broken in pieces
1 8 Ounce Can Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls
1 Whole Egg -- beaten
2 Teaspoons Sugar
1/4 Cup Almonds -- sliced

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease cookie sheet.
In a small bowl, using fork, combine sugar, margarine and almond paste; mix
well. Set aside.

Unroll dough into 2 long rectangles; over lap long sides to form 1 large
rectangle. Firmly press perforations to seal. Press or roll out 16x8 inch
rectangle; cut lengthwise into three equal strips. Place 3 tablespoons
filling mixture evenly down center of each strip. Gently press filling to
form 1 inch wide strip. Overlap side of dough over filling; firmly pinch
edges to seal. On ungreased cookie sheet, loosely braid 3 filled strips.
Form braid into ring; pinch ends of strips together to seal. Brush with
egg; sprinkle with sugar and almonds.

Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5
minutes; remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.

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