Today a new snack recipe. A snack that is so good and typical Dutch that is often eaten in December. Every year we look forward to making this snack. You can also (depending on where you live) buy this at the bakery! In this article, we’ll take a closer look at how to make Amandelstaaf.
What is the definition of Amandelstaaf
The meaning of Amandelstaaf is:
”A snack that consist of puff pastry with almond paste inside. On top are almond flakes and some powdered sugar”.
Amandelstaaf
This is a traditional Dutch Snack during the winter. In fact, this is the same as the banketletter. The difference is in the shape and the use of almond shavings on the top. A letter is often eaten in the Netherlands & Belgium during the Sinterklaas period. The bar can actually be eaten throughout December, as it does not contain a classic letter. I prefer to eat the snack warm.
I really recommend you try Amandelstaaf! Do you like this recipe leave a comment below or leave a comment on my YouTube Channel! I will appreciate that too!
Amandelstaaf Recipe
This snack is easy to make. You need the follow ingredients: almond paste, eggs, lemon, (butter) puff pastry, toasted sliced almonds and powder sugar.
First add 300 grams of almond paste, half an egg and the zest of half a lemon in a mixing bowl. Mix everything together. Roll a bar of the almond paste. Let it dry for 10 minutes. I advice half an egg otherwise the almond paste will be to ”wet”. Use 200 grams of buttery puff pastry (6 slices). Lay the slices on top of each other so that they form a whole.
Roll the almond paste bar into the butter puff pastry. Cut away the excess puff pastry. Fold the dough in at the ends. Beat one egg in a tray. Spread a beaten egg over the bar. Add toasted flakes of almonds on top of the bar.
Preheat the oven to 200℃ celsius. Bake for 25 minutes on middle rack (200℃). Let the bar cool for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes add powdered sugar on top and the bar is ready to be served!
How to make Amandelstaaf
Below you can find the summary of the steps:
- First add 300 grams of almond paste, half an egg and the zest of half a lemon in a mixing bowl. Mix everything together.
- Roll of the almond paste a bar. Let it dry for 10 minutes.
- Use 200 grams of butter puff pastry (6 slices). Lay the slices on top of each other so that they form a whole.
- Roll the almond paste bar into the butter puff pastry. Cut away the excess puff pastry.
- Fold the dough in at the ends.
- Beat one egg in a tray.
- Spread a beaten egg over the bar.
- Add Toasted sliced almonds on top of the bar.
- Preheat the oven to 200℃ celsius
- Bake for 25 minutes on middle rack (200℃)
- Let the bar cool for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes add powdered sugar on top and the bar is ready to be served!
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Amandelstaaf Ingredients
To make this fantastic snack you only need a couple of ingredients. These ingredients are:
almond paste, eggs, lemon, (butter) puff pastry, toasted sliced almonds and powder sugar.
You can find the recipe below! Interested in the cooking video? Watch my YouTube Channel!
Amandelstaaf
Equipment
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Tray
- 1 Brush
Ingredients
- 300 grams Almond paste
- 2 Eggs
- 0.5 Lemon Zest
- 200 grams Puff Pastry
On Top
- Toasted Almonds Flakes
- Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- First add 300 grams of almond paste, half an egg and the zest of half a lemon in a mixing bowl. Mix everything together.
- Roll of the almond paste a bar. Let it dry for 10 minutes.
- Use 200 grams of butter puff pastry (6 slices). Lay the slices on top of each other so that they form a whole.
- Roll the almond paste bar into the butter puff pastry. Cut away the excess puff pastry. Fold the dough in at the ends.
- Beat one egg in a tray. Spread a beaten egg over the bar.
- Add Toasted sliced almonds on top of the bar.
- Preheat the oven to 200℃ celsius.
- Bake for 25 minutes on middle rack (200℃)
- Let the bar cool for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes add powdered sugar on top and the bar is ready to be served!
Video
Nutrition
FAQ Amandelstaaf
Below you can find the most frequently asked questions:
What is a Amandelstaaf?
A snack that consist of puff pastry with almond paste inside. On top are almond flakes and some powdered sugar.
How long does it take to make?
The total recipe time is 120 minutes.
Which ingredients do I need for this recipe?
The ingredients you need for this recipe are: almond paste, eggs, lemon, (butter) puff pastry, toasted sliced almonds and powder sugar.
How many calories in this snack?
This snack contains 263 calories for each person.