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Almond Butterhorns

Almond Butterhorns
These are very light and flavorful rolls. The filling gives them a wonderful taste.
36 ServingsPrep: 1 hour + chilling Bake: 10 min.

Ingredients

  • 3-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
  • 1/2 cup sugar, divided
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs
  • FILLING:
  • 5 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup ground almonds
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • GLAZE:
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons 2% milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in milk. Add 1/4 cup sugar and
  • butter; mix well. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and
  • remaining sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after
  • each addition. Add yeast mixture; beat until smooth. Cover and
  • refrigerate overnight.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Almond Butterhorns (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • Punch dough down; divide into thirds. On a lightly floured surface,
  • roll each portion into a 12-in. circle. Melt 3 tablespoons butter;
  • brush 1 tablespoon over each circle. In a bowl, combine the sugar,
  • almonds, egg, extract, lemon peel and remaining butter; mix well.
  • Spread a third over each circle of dough.
  • Cut each into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide end; place
  • point side down 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve ends to
  • form a crescent.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until doubled.
  • Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove
  • from pan to wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; brush over warm
  • rolls. Yield: 3 dozen.
© Taste of Home 2013