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Almond-Filled Butterhorns

3-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup warm 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

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1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract


In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in milk. Add 1/4 cup sugar and butter;
mix well. In a large mixing 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. Punch dough down; divide into thirds. On a lightly
floured surface, roll each portion into a 12-in. circle. Melt 3

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Almond-Filled Butterhorns

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.

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