Candied Orange-Filled Pastries Source: Great American Home Baking Makes 3 dozen. Pastries1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened1/4 cup granulated sugar1 large egg Filling1/2 cup almond paste2 tablespoons butter, softened3 tablespoons chopped candied orange peel1 large egg2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Topping1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 to  tablespoons water2 to 3 tablespoons [...]

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Banana Pastries Dough 4 cups all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons shortening 4 tablespoons sweet butter 1/2 cup water Filling2 large bananas 1/3 cup finely chopped dried apricot 1 pinch nutmeg 1 dash orange juice 1 egg yolk, beatenConfectioners’ sugar, for dusting To make the dough, sift the flour into a large mixing bowl. Add the shortening [...]

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Raspberry Puff Pastries Source: Good Housekeeping 1/2 (17 1/4 ounce) package frozen puff pastry 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 3/4 cup half-and-half or light cream 1 cup heavy or whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 pints raspberries Thaw puff pastry as label directs. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Unfold [...]

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Raspberry-Topped Orange Mousse Pastries Makes 7. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup granulated sugar3 tablespoons butter, softened5 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, melted1 tablespoon honey, at room temperature1 large egg Filling1/2 cup granulated sugar3 large egg yolks1 package Knox unflavored gelatine1 1/2 cups heavy cream1/2 cup orange juice2 teaspoons grated orange peel1 cup [...]

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Creamy Apricot Pastries Makes 10. 2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup milk2 large eggs1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Topping10 canned apricot halves, well drained, and    1/3 cup syrup reserved1 cup whipped cream Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 10 [...]

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Key Lime Danish Pastries Each tender sweet roll is filled with a luscious blend of cream cheese and lime. 6 1/4 to 6 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups granulated sugar2 envelopes active dry yeast1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 cup water1 cup milk1/2 cup butter or margarine1 egg8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lime [...]

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