Hazelnut Parcels Recipe
Ingredients
| Frozen puff pastry package | 3/4 , thawed | |
| Hazelnuts | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (Filling:) | |
| Sugar | 2 Tablespoon (Filling:) | |
| Pinch of ground cinnamon | ||
| Honey | 1 Tablespoon (Filling:) | |
| Egg | 1 , separated (Filling:) | |
| Scant 1 cup (100 g) powdered sugar, sifted | ||
| Hot water | 2 Tablespoon (Frosting:) | |
Directions
On a floured surface, roll out puff pastry dough to a rectangle about 20x8 inches (50x20 cm).
Trim edges.
Halve dough lengthwise then cut into 4-inch (10-cm) squares.
To make filling, mix hazelnuts, sugar, cinnamon, honey and egg white in a small bowl.
Divide filling between squares, placing it in the center of each one.
Beat egg yolk and brush over edges of squares.
Fold all corners in to the middle; press together firmly.
Cut small rounds from dough trimmings.
Brush rounds with egg yolk and put on top of parcels, pressing to seal.
Sprinkle a baking sheet with cold water; place pastries on dampened baking sheet.
Refrigerate 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Bake pastries 15 to 20 minutes or until puffed and golden.
Transfer to a rack.
To make frosting, blend powdered sugar and enough hot water to give a coating consistency.
Spoon frosting over pastries while they are still warm.
Trim edges.
Halve dough lengthwise then cut into 4-inch (10-cm) squares.
To make filling, mix hazelnuts, sugar, cinnamon, honey and egg white in a small bowl.
Divide filling between squares, placing it in the center of each one.
Beat egg yolk and brush over edges of squares.
Fold all corners in to the middle; press together firmly.
Cut small rounds from dough trimmings.
Brush rounds with egg yolk and put on top of parcels, pressing to seal.
Sprinkle a baking sheet with cold water; place pastries on dampened baking sheet.
Refrigerate 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Bake pastries 15 to 20 minutes or until puffed and golden.
Transfer to a rack.
To make frosting, blend powdered sugar and enough hot water to give a coating consistency.
Spoon frosting over pastries while they are still warm.
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