Mine almond puff loaf didn't turn out so good---all because I used slivered almonds ( overtoasted at that ! ), I should've used sliced almonds ! But the taste of the pastry was great ! I love this receipe because it did not used so much sugar, ahh yes, instead of that prepared drizzled icing I just sprinkled coarse sugar on top. Next time I will add more almond extract just to get a stronger almond taste. Any suggestion which brand of almond extract ? Well, Bernard, as you say - at least the basic pastry tasted good. Better luck next time! We sell a good almond extract at kingarthurflour.com. If you buy at the supermarket, choose real (not imitation) almond extract. - PJH

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