Swedish Pastry

Recipe By madrileña
Rating
Published Apr 4th
Swedish Pastry
Prep 25m Cook 55m Additional - Ready In 1h 20m
Servings 20 servings Calories 163.3

Airy pastry that everyone loves.

Recipe Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon butter flavored extract
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¼ teaspoon butter flavored extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ teaspoon butter flavored extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Cooking Directions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup flour with a knife or pastry blender in a bowl until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon butter extract. Add the water a tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork, until the flour mixture is moistened. Press mixture onto the bottom of a 10x13-inch baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bring 1 cup water, 1/2 cup butter, and 1/2 teaspoon butter extract to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from heat, then beat in 1 cup flour. Beat in eggs one at a time until blended. Stir in 1 teaspoon almond extract, and pour over crust.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 55 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, mix the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, 1/4 teaspoon butter extract, and 1 tablespoon milk in a bowl until smooth. Spread mixture over the hot pastry.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories 163.3
  • Carbohydrate 15.9 g
  • Cholesterol 52.4 mg
  • Fat 10.1 g
  • Fiber 0.3 g
  • Protein 2.4 g
  • Saturated Fat 6.1 g
  • Sodium 76.9 mg
  • Sugar 6.3 g

Reviews

  1. JOHN Jan 16, 2019 02:16 AM
    I did change it a little but not much. Between the layers I added Cherry preserves and they didn't have almonds in the grocery store I went to on vacation (except a huge bag) so i used chopped pecans.
  2. javyjones Dec 20, 2017 04:00 AM
    I will make this again! My mom and grandma used up make this but I didn't have the family cookbook on hand. This recipe seemed quite similar so I did it. I used cream instead of milk (and needed more cream as a result since it's thicker) and added about a tablespoon of melted butter - Read more ...
  3. Paddy Jul 20, 2016 08:59 AM
    For those of you who have a hard time trying to find butter extract I subbed in almond extract and it tasted just as good. Not a personal favourite but my parents loved it. I find the consistency of the egg to be a bit odd if you're used to more solid pastries.
  4. mizzmo Dec 18, 2015 10:11 AM
    I have been searching for this exact recipie since some incredible jerk stole my Grandma's World War II FIRST EDITION cookbook. I don't know the name of the book have not had success searching the web and I know how search very well! That was our basic cookbook! Oh how I miss it! Thanks and - Read more ...
  5. Sandy Jan 30, 2015 05:11 PM
    Very good but doesn't keep well. Also, mine "climbed" up the side of the pan making really large crusts so I would try to not let the egg layer touch the sides, if possible, next time. The large crusts did not impact the tase much (it was really good) but it did negatively impact the - Read more ...
  6. Shelley Merryfield Dec 31, 2014 04:06 PM
    Been a favorite in my house for many, many years. I don't use the butter flavor but it might be good. Like other reviewer I also top with toasted sliced almonds. People are always impressed with this pastry. I just noticed that this says to bake for 55 minutes. I can't imagine. I make this - Read more ...
  7. Linda T Mar 31, 2013 08:33 PM
    Loved this. Took it to church for Easter sunrise services. Looked for butter extract. Couldnt find it so i used almond added some Butter Buds to the dough and topped with almonds. Stellar recipe. The only sweetness comes fro bthe icing so it isnt sicky sweet
  8. Raeann Peck Oct 10, 2011 07:51 PM
    I've made this many times in the past with sliced almonds decorating the icing. It's been called almond puff pastry too. The only difference with this recipe is the addition of butter flavored extract which sounds very nice. Love the recipe and it's always been a hit at get-togethers.