Barb's Special Sweet Breads Part 7 Recipe

• Additional recipes for preparing breads in this series
• 1/2 c. Sugar
• 1/2 c. Butter
• 1/2 c. Blanched almonds, chopped
• 1 c. Confectioners' sugar
• 2 Tbsp. Water Garnish icing with: Candied cherries Slivered almonds
• 2 Tbsp. Sugar
• 2 Tbsp. Flour
• 2 x Egg yolks
• 1 c. Lowfat milk
• 2 tsp Vanilla
• 2 Tbsp. Rum or possibly Cognac
• 1/2 c. Currants or possibly raisins
• 1 x Egg
• 2 Tbsp. Water

1. ALMOND BUTTER: Cream together the sugar and butter, then blend in the almonds, making sure to mix well.
2. ICING: Beat the sugar and water together till completely blended.
3. Drizzle over the pastry and garnish with cherries and almonds if you like.
4. VANILLA CREAM: Combile all the ingredients except the vanilla in a saucepan.
5. Blend and cook for 3 min, stirring constantly.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
7. Whip mix occasionally to keep it from forming a film, if not using immediately.
8. PLUMP CURRANTS: Sprinkle the rum or possibly cognac over the currants (or possibly raisins) and set aside till they have been plumped.
9. EGG WASH: Beat together the egg and water, mixing well.
10. Reserve for use as needed.

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Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/barb-s-special-sweet-breads-part-7-78102 (may not work)