Danish Almond Crescent Ring

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375F (190C).
2. 2
   Lightly grease cookie sheet.
3. 3
   In small bowl using fork, combine sugar, margarine and almond paste; mix well.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Unroll dough into 2 long rectangles; overlap long sides to form 1 large rectangle.
6. 6
   Firmly press perforations to seal.
7. 7
   Press or roll out to 16x8 inch rectangle; cut lengthwise into three equal strips.
8. 8
   Place 3 tablespoonfuls filling mixture evenly down center of each strip.
9. 9
   Gently press filling to form 1 inch wide strip.
10. 10
    Overlap sides of dough over filling; firmly pinch edges to seal.
11. 11
    On ungreased cookie sheet, loosely braid 3 filled strips.
12. 12
    Form braid into ring; opinch ends of strips together to seal.
13. 13
    Brush with egg; sprinkle with sugar and almonds.
14. 14
    Bake at 375F (190C) F for 15 to 22 minutes or until golden brown.
15. 15
    Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheet.
16. 16
    Serve warm.