Apricot Bow Ties Recipe

Serves 12

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 recipe Danish pastry dough
  • Apricot preserves
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
  • 2 tbsp sugar

    • Instructions:

    1. Mix walnuts and sugar.
    2. Set aside.
    3. Roll pastry on floured surface to 2 20 x 15-inch rectangles.
    4. Trim edges evenly.
    5. With a sharp knife cut into 12 5-inch squares.
    6. Place 1 teaspoon of apricot preserves along one of the edges of the pastry 1/2 inch in from the edge.
    7. Fold over opposite edge; press edges together to seal.
    8. With a sharp knife, make a lengthwise slit in folded pastry to within 1 inch of each end.
    9. Slip one end under and pull it through the slit. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
    10. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, 30 to 45 minutes.
    11. Brush with egg; sprinkle with walnut mixture.
    12. Place in hot 400 F oven; lower hear immediately to 350 F.
    13. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
    14. Remove to wire rack; cool.