Savannah Bow Ties

Directions

1. 1
   Beat 1/2 cup almond paste, egg yolk, brown sugar, and milk at medium speed with an electric mixer until well combined. (Mixture will be very stiff.) Set aside.
2. 2
   Unfold pastry, and roll out on a lightly floured surface into a 14-inch square; cut in half.
3. 3
   Press almond mixture gently and evenly over one rectangle. Place the remaining rectangle on top of filling.
4. 4
   Cut pastry crosswise into fourteen 1-inch-wide strips; cut each strip in half to make 28 pieces.
5. 5
   Twist each piece twice. Place the twists about 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Lightly beat egg white, and brush evenly on each twist. Sprinkle evenly with granulated sugar.
6. 6
   Bake at 400° for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Transfer to wire rack to cool. Serve with Chocolate Dipping Sauce, if desired.