Banket Recipe

In a large bowl cut cold butter or margarine into flour until the mixture has a crumb-like texture. Make a well in the center add cold water. Mix together until the mixture forms a ball. Do not overmix. Chill dough.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (225 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

In a medium bowl blend together almond paste eggs 3/4 cup sugar almond extract and salt.

Divide dough in 4 parts and roll into 15 inch strips. Place filling along the center of each long strip of dough. Roll up and pinch the ends to seal. Place strips 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with the remaining sugar.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.