Ukrainian Almond Crescents Recipe

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Ukrainian Almond Crescents
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Directions:

  1. Pastry: For the pastry, mix together the flour and yeast in a medium bowl.
  2. Cut in the butter with a pastry fork until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  3. Stir in the egg yolks and sour cream and mix well.
  4. The mixture will still be crumbly.
  5. Form the dough into a ball using your hands, working it as little as possible.
  6. The less you knead, the more tender the pastry will be.
  7. The dough will be tacky.
  8. Wrap it in waxed paper and chill it for at least 2 hours.
  9. Prepare the FILLING by combining the ground almonds and sugar in a small bowl.
  10. Beat together the egg whites and salt until stiff, but not dry, and carefully fold them into the nut mixture.
  11. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
  12. When the dough is thoroughly chilled, divide it into three balls.
  13. Using a floured rolling pin, roll out three circles about 1/8 thick.
  14. Work on a well-floured surface to prevent the dough from sticking.
  15. Cut each circle into eight pie-shaped wedges and spread the wedges with the filling.
  16. Starting at the wide end, roll each wedge up like a little croissant and then pull the ends into a curve to form a horn.
  17. Make sure the point is on the bottom so the horns will not open up while baking.
  18. Place the almond crescents on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake for about 30- 40 min, until golden and puffed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 162.05 Kcal (678 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.7g 12%
Cholesterol 16.16mg 5%
Sodium 52.55mg 2%
Potassium 134.85mg 3%
Total Carbs 19.61g 7%
Sugars 8.09g 32%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7%
Protein 4.96g 10%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 320.25 Kcal (1341 kJ)
Calories from fat 137 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.22g 12%
Cholesterol 31.93mg 5%
Sodium 103.86mg 2%
Potassium 266.49mg 3%
Total Carbs 38.75g 7%
Sugars 15.99g 32%
Dietary Fiber 3.37g 7%
Protein 9.8g 10%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 2.2mg 6%
Calcium 102.8mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.5
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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