Skip the lines at Panera Bread and learn how to make your own Almond Bear Claws from scratch. I promise, once you make them you will want to make them over and over again. These almond filled pastries are very easy to make and take very little time.
In a separate bowl, mix together egg white, chopped almonds, almond paste, brown sugar, and butter.
In a baking tray, cut one sheet of puff pastry to 4 equal pieces.
Fill about 1-2 tablespoon of almond filling to the puff pastry square. Then, fold each strip over the almond filling and press down with your fingers to seal it. Cut about ½ inch slits into the sealed edge to make the bear claw.
Mix the egg yolk with one teaspoon of water. Next, brush each piece with egg wash and sprinkle sliced almonds over the top.
Bake on preheated oven on (400 degrees F-200 degrees C) For 22-25 Minutes.