BEAR CLAWS

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You don't have to head to gourmet bakeries to indulge in this sweet pastry. This recipe lets you master rich flaky pastries at home.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 9 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
BUTTER MIXTURE:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
3/4 cup cold butter, cut into tablespoon-size pieces
FILLING:
6 tablespoons prepared almond filling or filling of your choice
1 egg, lightly beaten
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Stir in sugar, salt and egg; mix well. Add the flour all at once, stirring until mixed. Set aside., For butter mixture, sprinkle 1 tablespoon flour on a work surface; place butter on surface and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon flour. Press and roll out with a rolling pin. Scrape butter from rolling pin and continue to work the butter until it forms a smooth mass without any hard lumps. Knead in remaining flour, working quickly to keep butter cold. , Place butter mixture on a sheet of plastic wrap and shape into a small rectangle. Cover with another sheet of plastic wrap; roll into a 9x6-in. rectangle. Set aside., Turn dough onto a floured work surface; roll into a 14x10-in. rectangle, with a 10-in. side toward the bottom. Unwrap butter mixture; place on dough 1 in. above bottom edge and 1/2 in. from each side edge. Fold top half of dough over butter and pinch edges to seal., Turn dough a quarter turn to the right; sprinkle lightly with additional flour. Lightly roll into a 16x8-in. rectangle. Fold bottom third of rectangle up and top third down, as when folding a business letter, making a 5-1/2x8-in. rectangle (this is called one turn). Rotate dough a quarter turn to the right. Lightly roll into a 16x8-in. rectangle and again fold into thirds, finishing the second turn. Repeat rotating, rolling and folding two more times for a total of four times. Wrap loosely in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes., Roll dough into a 12-in. square; cut square into three 12x4-in. strips. Spread 2 tablespoons filling down the center of each strip to within 1 in. of long edge. Fold lengthwise over filling and pinch seam to seal. Cut each strip into three pieces. With scissors, cut each piece four times from pinched seam to about 1/2 in. from folded side. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve folded side slightly to separate strips and allow filling to show. Cover and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 400°. Brush bear clasws with egg. Bake 10-14 minutes or until puffy and golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; brush over warm rolls. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Wasswa abubakar
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I love the almond filling in these bear claws. It is so rich and flavorful.


Troy Faulkner
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These bear claws are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my family and friends.


Mac Penry
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I love the way these bear claws look. They are so festive and perfect for any occasion.


EMily Munene Munene
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These bear claws are the perfect treat for any occasion. They are so delicious and everyone loves them.


Lucky Boy
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These bear claws are the perfect way to start your day. They are so light and fluffy.


Ibraheem Hammoud
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These bear claws are so cute and fun to make. I love making them with my kids.


CH M Atique
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I love the flaky crust on these bear claws. It is so buttery and delicious.


Tellez Tellez
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These bear claws are the perfect size for a snack or dessert.


Ismail Afzal
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I love the almond filling in these bear claws. It is so rich and flavorful.


alex sutherland
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These bear claws are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my family and friends.


Eunice Vusha
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I love the way these bear claws look. They are so festive and perfect for any occasion.


Eddie Harrieljr
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These bear claws are a great way to use up leftover applesauce. They are so moist and delicious.


Kum Brandon
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I made these bear claws for my kids' breakfast and they loved them. They are so cute and fun to eat.


Zac Jones
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These bear claws are the perfect treat for a cold winter day. They are so warm and comforting. I love to eat them with a cup of hot chocolate.


Yitbarek 350
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I love these bear claws! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I like to add a little bit of cinnamon to the filling for extra flavor.


ara129
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These bear claws are a great way to use up leftover pie crust. They are so easy to make and they taste delicious.


Madre Payne
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I made these bear claws for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They are so easy to make and look so impressive.


VIRK Gaming
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These bear claws are the perfect breakfast pastry. They are light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness. I love to eat them with a cup of coffee or tea.


Vuyile Njaju
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I've made these bear claws several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are so delicious and everyone loves them.


Gulfam Shah
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These bear claws were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


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