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Almond Filo Pastry


These crispy crisps are very suitable for snacking and can be addictive too.  It's simple and easy to prepare but you must work quickly when preparing this pastry as the Filo sheets dry up very quickly, more so in our hot weather.  These are light and refreshing and should they lose their crispiness later, just pop them into the oven toaster to reheat.


Recipe for Almond Filo Pastry

Ingredients
  • 5 sheets of Filo pastry
  • 1 egg white
  • 30 gm melted butter or oil (I used butter)
  • 40 gm sugar
  • 30 to 40 gm almond flakes
Method
  1. Place the Filo sheets on a board, cut into half.  (Cover the sheets with parchment paper and place a damp cloth on top to prevent the sheets from drying).
  2. Beat the egg white with a ball whisk till foamy and broken down, add in the melted butter, mix well.
  3. Place a sheet of pastry on the board, brush with the egg white butter mixture, sprinkle the sugar on top generously.
  4. Then place another sheet of pastry on top of the first and repeat the process till you have 5 sheets of pastry, all brushed with egg white mixture and sprinkled with sugar.
  5. Cut the sheets into equal sizes, about 1.1/2 inches x 2 inches, then sprinkle the almond flakes on top.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven @ 180 deg.C for 4 to 5 mins.till golden brown and crispy. Let cool on the pan before removing them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Store them in an airtight container.



I'm linking this post to the Little Thumbs Up Event' and for June, the theme is 'Butter'
organised by  Zoe  of  'Bake for Happy Kids',  Doreen of   'My Little Favourite DIY'  and hosted by

Comments

  1. Hi Soke Hah, I wouldn't mind having these to snack on while watching TV during the coming Olabola...Very nice.

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    1. Yes, non-stop popping them into my mouth with the eyes glued on the TV!

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  2. Hi, Cheah! I am sure I can't stop eating this once I taste one piece...hahaha!
    Thanks for linking up with LTU!

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  3. WOW! This filo pastry looks very yummy. I'd love to snack them when wataching TV.

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  4. Ohh! Cheah,
    I will be snacking non stop on your yummy almond pastry. I have some filo pastry in my fridge, will try this out.
    Thanks for sharing this goodies to LTU!
    mui

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    1. You're most welcome. Will look forward to your post then :)

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  5. I can imagine this snack gone in minutes. They look so flaky and crunchy!

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    1. You can add in more layers if you'd like them to be more flaky.

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  6. That looks delicious! I love the crispiness of these snack...like Kimmy said, makes great tv snack:D

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  7. Howdy Cheah ! Hope you're all well. Life has been pretty hectic lately. However, good that I still have time to visit now & then. :o) wish I can have some of your crispy pastry. Looks so yummy.
    Ejoy & have a lovely day.
    Blessings, Kristy

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    1. How's life, Kristy! I've been very busy too so hardly have time to go 'visiting'.

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  8. Hi Cheah!
    Oh gosh, I never have luck with Filo sheets . Yours look just perfect! I'm sure just as delicious too. Thank you so much for sharing...

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    1. You're welcome. Yes, must admit that it's quite a challenge handling these paper thin Filo sheets.

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  9. Hi Cheah,

    Love these flaky and light treats... Can I come to your house for an afternoon tea?

    Zoe

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  10. Cheah, this is no good for my diet but I want to eat it anyway hah..hah...hah...

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