Danish Almond Crescent Ring

Directions

Heat oven to 375℉ (190℃).

Lightly grease cookie sheet.

In small bowl using fork, combine sugar, margarine and almond paste; mix well.

Set aside.

Unroll dough into 2 long rectangles; overlap long sides to form 1 large rectangle.

Firmly press perforations to seal.

Press or roll out to 16×8 inch rectangle; cut lengthwise into three equal strips.

Place 3 tablespoonfuls filling mixture evenly down center of each strip.

Gently press filling to form 1 inch wide strip.

Overlap sides of dough over filling; firmly pinch edges to seal.

On ungreased cookie sheet, loosely braid 3 filled strips.

Form braid into ring; opinch ends of strips together to seal.

Brush with egg; sprinkle with sugar and almonds.

Bake at 375℉ (190℃) F for 15 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheet.

Serve warm.