Bear Claws

Name: Bear Claws
Ingredients: Almond Filling; 1 cup almond paste; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; Doughnuts; Oil, as needed for frying; 1 1 recipe Yeast Doughnuts (https://food52.com/recipes...); Powdered sugar, as needed for finishing

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Ingredients

Almond Filling
1 cup almond paste
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Doughnuts
Oil, as needed for frying
1 1 recipe Yeast Doughnuts (https://food52.com/recipes...)
Powdered sugar, as needed for finishing

Directions

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["Make the filling: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the almond paste, powdered sugar, and lemon zest to combine, 20 to 30 seconds.", "Add the egg and mix until well combined. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and mix to combine. Set the filling aside.", "Make the doughnuts: Heat 3 4 inches of oil over medium-high heat until it reads around 350\u00b0F on a thermometer (or throw a scrap piece of dough in as a tester-if the dough bubbles and rises to the surface, the oil is good to go).", "While the oil heats, roll out the doughnut dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into rectangles (I like about 2 x 4 inches).", "Place a heaping tablespoon of the almond filling on each piece of dough, and use an offset spatula to spread into an even layer.", "Starting with one of the longer sides, roll the dough into a tight log. Use a bench knife or knife to cut five incisions into the dough. Cut the dough into 5 segments, but don't cut all the way through-leave them attached on one side. (You're making the \"toes\"" of the paw here.)""