Name: Puff Pastry Almond Croissants
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 to 8 croissants
Ingredients: 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (thawed completely); 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces and refrigerated); 1 egg + 1 teaspoon water (lightly beaten); 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1/3 cup sliced almonds; powdered sugar (for sprinkling); almond paste or pastry cream for filling (if desired)