Dutch Roomboter Banketstaaf (Flaky Pastry with Almond Filling)

[layers_of_eli]

Roomboter Banketstaaf is a traditional Dutch Christmastime treat, and it made me fall in love with the Netherlands. Flaky, buttery pastry surrounds a creamy almond filling. I topped mine with a light almond glaze and slivered almonds, but the traditional treat is often topped with a sprinkling of powdered sugar. No matter how you dress it, this

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Mooi!

[thia007]

Lekker! :P :D

Re: Mooi!

[layers_of_eli]

dank u :)

[hopeful_wish]

I'd love to make this for my family, but I'm having trouble finding Almond Paste. Anyone in Australia know a larger-scaleish supplier (ie Coles?)

[layers_of_eli]

I hope you find a place! Ordering online might work, but I also found this recipe for homemade almond paste: http://candy.about.com/od/nutcandyrecipes/r/Easy-Almond-Paste.htm

[hopeful_wish]

Brilliant, I'll give this a try. Thankyou!

[layers_of_eli]

Sure thing! I hope you love these pastries! They're so worth the extra effort, yum!

[layers_of_eli]

Thank you :)