In mixer bowl add:
1 1/2 c. warm milk
2 c. butter softened
4 t. almond extract
4 T. almond paste
6 eggs
1 c. sugar
1 t. salt
8 c. flour
2 1/2 t. yeast
Mix thoroughly. The dough will be really sticky and you will need to use a little flour for kneading when you take it out of the mixer. knead the dough lightly and roll into 4 circles. brush with a mixture of melted butter and almond extract.
Mixture to brush on dough:
1 c. melted butter
2 t. almond extract
Cut each rolled out circle into 6-8 wedges as you would a pie. Roll each piece from wide end to tip of triangle so that it forms a crescent. Place on cornmeal-covered baking sheet, cover and let rise for approximately 1 hour. Bake at 400 f for about 10-15 min, watching carefully to avoid burning.
I used to make these for special occasions and they were a favorite of both my daughters. I had misplaced the recipe but stumbled upon it recently again. This is posted especially for them. : )
