BANKET 
1 lb. butter
4 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. ice water
1 lb. almond paste
2 c. sugar
2 eggs and 1 egg yolk

Blend butter, flour, baking powder, salt and ice water like pie crust and chill.

Mix almond paste, sugar, eggs and egg yolk.

Divide each mixture into 8 parts. Roll each section of dough thin. Roll filling into long roll (with flour on your hands) and place on dough. Roll up and place on greased cookie sheet. Brush with slightly beaten egg white. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

 

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