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Sweet Breads from Rina's Kitchen



Almond Crescent Buns 
Makes 12 buns

1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons milk
3/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 (8 ounce) cans crescent dinner rolls
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup toasted chopped almonds
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
                  
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 
2. Combine softened butter or margarine, brown sugar,
   flour, 1 tablespoon milk, and 1/8 teaspoon almond
   extract. Mix well. Spoon mixture into 12 ungreased
   muffin cups. 
3. Separate dough into 4 long rectangles. Firmly press
   perforations to seal. Combine melted butter and 1/8
   teaspoon almond extract; brush on dough. Sprinkle with
   nuts, and roll dough up jellyroll fashion. Cut each roll of
   dough into 3 slices. Place in muffin cups. 
4. Place muffin pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20
   minutes, or until golden brown. When done, invert rolls
   immediately onto cooling rack. 
5. Combine confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and
   1/8 teaspoon almond extract. Drizzle over hot rolls. 
  

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