German Filled Hoernchen

Name: German Filled Hoernchen
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 pinch salt; 1/3 cup superfine sugar; 1/3 cup ground almonds; 2/3 cup butter; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon white wine; 1 tablespoon rum; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 cup fruit preserves, any flavor; 1 egg yolk, beaten

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1/3 cup superfine sugar
1/3 cup ground almonds
2/3 cup butter
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon white wine
1 tablespoon rum
2 teaspoons lemon zest
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup fruit preserves, any flavor
1 egg yolk, beaten

Directions

1

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, salt, sugar and almonds. Cut in the 2/3 cup butter until the mixture is crumbly. Add egg, wine, rum and lemon zest. Mix gently until well blended. Adjust the flour if necessary to make a stiff dough. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough briefly, shape into a ball, wrap and chill for at least one hour or until firm.
2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3

On a floured surface, roll the dough out to less than 1/4 inch in thickness. Brush with melted butter and cut into triangles about three inches across. Place a dab of jam along one side of each triangle and roll up from the jam end to the point. Seal with a dab of water if necessary. Place pastry horn onto an ungreased cookie sheet and brush with beaten egg yolk.
4

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until crisp and golden. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.