*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Mandelbreit

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   8       oz           Can almond paste -- crumbled
   3       c            Sugar
   1 1/2   ts           Salt
   1       c            Butter
   1       c            Shortening
   3       c            Whole eggs (12)
  12       c            All-purpose flour
     1/4   c            Baking powder
   1 1/2   ts           Vanilla extract
   1       ts           Almond extract
   1       c            Walnuts -- coarsely chopped
     1/4   c            Candied fruits
   1                    Egg -- well beaten, for wash
                        Frosting:
   1       c            Cocoa
     1/2   c            Sugar
     1/4   c            Water
  
  In a large bowl combine almond paste, sugar, salt, butter,
  shortening, and eggs. Beat until smooth. Beat in flour, baking
  powder, and extracts. Place dough on a floured surface and knead a
  few times until smooth ball is formed. Cut dough into 3 pieces.
  Preheat oven to 375°F (Moderate).

  Filling:

  Mix cocoa, sugar, and water in a bowl until a paste is formed. Roll
  out 1 piece of dough to a 24x6" rectangle. Spoon paste in a long
  ribbon down the center of the dough. Wrap dough around filling and
  shape into a smooth roll. Cut roll into two 12" lengths and place
  on a greased cookie sheet about 4" apart. Repeat with the 2nd piece
  of dough spreading with walnuts. Repeat with 3rd piece of dough
  spreading with candied fruits. Brush all rolls with egg wash and
  sprinkle with additional sugar. Bake the 6 rolls for 45 minutes, or
  until richly browned. Cool on racks. Cut rolls into 1" pieces,
  slicing crosswise.

  Note:

  Mandelbreit tastes even better after aging for 1 week wrapped in
  foil. Slice after unwrapping.
 
  Yield: 6 Rolls (12")


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