Indulge in this heavenly pastry that combines the softness of yeast dough with the crunchiness of almond crust and the sweetness of caramel. This unique combination creates a delightful pastry experience, perfect for a special breakfast or a sumptuous snack.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Rich Almond Cream: The almond cream provides a rich, nutty flavor that perfectly complements the dough.
- Caramel Almond Crust: A crunchy, sweet layer that adds a wonderful texture.
- Soft Yeast Dough: The dough is light and fluffy, melting in your mouth with every bite.
- Versatile Treat: Ideal for any time of the day, whether as a breakfast treat or an afternoon delight.
For the Dough:
- 500g flour
- 100g sugar (½ cup)
- 25g fresh yeast / 8g dry yeast (1 tbsp)
- 1 large egg
- 100ml sour cream
- 160g milk (¾ cup)
- 100g butter
- 7g salt (2/3 tbsp)
For Almond Cream:
- 150g butter
- 150g powdered sugar (1¼ cups)
- 150g almond powder (1⅓ cups)
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 30g cornflour (¼ cup)
- 7g flour (1 tbsp)
For Caramel Almond Crust:
- 150g sliced almonds
- 100g butter
- 80g honey (⅓ cup)
- 80g sugar (⅓ cup)
- 50g whipping cream
Instructions:
- Prepare Dough: In a mixer with a dough hook, combine milk, sour cream, sugar, egg, yeast, and flour. Mix on low for about 5 minutes, then add salt and butter gradually. Increase speed to medium and mix for another 10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Make Almond Cream: Blend soft butter and powdered sugar into a cream. Add almond powder, mix, then add egg, yolk, and vanilla extract. Finally, stir in flour and cornflour until well combined.
- Prepare Caramel Almond Crust: In a saucepan, melt butter with sugar and honey. Bring to a boil, add cream, and stir until bubbling. Remove from heat and stir in sliced almonds. Spread the mixture on a lined baking tray and set aside.
- Assemble and Bake: Divide the dough in half. Roll each half into a rectangle, spread almond cream, and cut into equal strips. Roll into swirls and place on the caramel almond crust. Let it rise for about 30 minutes. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C on turbo setting for about 40 minutes. Cool and invert onto a serving plate.
Enjoy this delectable Yeast, Almonds, and Caramel Delight – a heavenly treat that’s sure to impress! 🥐🍯🥜
