“A princess does not chortle, doesn't stuff her gob, rises early, is compassionate, patient, cautious, clean, and above all, a princess strives for, well, perfection.” “A princess must be knowledgeable about her kingdom.” You must be understood from anywhere in the room, or it's all for naught!” “Some say that will o' the wisps lead you to your fate.” You only have to be brave enough to see it.” Queen Elinor “There are those who say fate is something beyond our command. And I know now that I need to amend my mistake, and mend our bond.” It was an alliance forged in bravery and friendship, and it lives to this day.” My dad rallied your forces and you made him your king. “The story of this kingdom is a powerful one. “I didn’t ask her to change you into a bear, I just wanted her to change you.” “You’re a witch! That’s why the wisps led me here!” “This whole marriage is what you want! Do you ever bother to ask what I want?” “I am Merida, first-born descendant of Clan DunBroch, and I’ll be shooting for my own hand.” We’ll expect your declarations of war in the morning!’” In fact, she might not ever be ready for this! So, that’s that, good day to you. “You’re the queen, you can just tell the lords, ‘The princess is not ready for this. “I suppose a princess just does what she’s told!” I’ve got duties, responsibilities, expectations. Some never find it, but there are some who are led.” It’s the one thing we search for, or fight to change. Others say fate is woven together like a cloth, so that one’s destiny intertwines with many others. Once they’re cut, let the pastries proof for 20 minutes before covering with egg wash and adding a sliced almond to each toe.“Some say our destiny is tied to the land, as much a part of us as we are of it. If you want to make cub claws, cut the 5-inch pieces in half and then make two slits. Then, just cut each strip into 5-inch pieces and make 3 slits to create the bear toes. To make the claw shape, roll the strips lengthwise and flatten gently with a rolling pin. Once the dough is ready to be shaped, simply cut into four strips and spread the filling down the center. I recommend using an electric beater as the almond paste is a bit hard to beat by hand and you want a nice smooth filling to spread out. To make the filling, combine the almond paste, cinnamon, sugar, and egg and beat until smooth. Traditionally, bear claws are filled with almond paste but I like mine with a touch of cinnamon. If you don’t have a food processor, you can also use two knifes and physically cut the butter in the flour until it’s in tiny pieces or you can use a pastry cutter. I don’t usually use a food processor to do this, but it did go a lot faster. To make the dough, I used a food processor to cut the butter into the flour. While it is possible to make them in one day, breaking up meant there was less waiting around for the dough to chill and proof. The first day, I made the dough and then refrigerated it overnight so on the second day, I only had shape and bake them. The flaky pastry, almond filling with a touch of cinnamon, and sweet icing make them perfect for breakfast, afternoon snack, or dessert. And so, to celebrate Queen Elinor (both in human and bear form) and all of the strong, supportive, loving, and protective moms, I’m excited to share these delicious bear claws!īear claws have been one of my family’s favorite pastries for as along as I can remember. Thinking about Merida and Elinor’s relationship reminded me how grateful I am for my mom and how strong, supportive, and loving she is, even when we may disagree on something. While it does take a turn for the dramatic when Elinor becomes a bear, I think the overarching theme is very relatable, whether it’s a child struggling to be understood by their parent or a parent struggling to connect to their child. It was refreshing to see a “princess” movie that veered away from a romantic plot and instead showed a story about the connection between a mother and daughter. I also loved the focus on Merida’s relationship with her mom Queen Elinor. I first saw Brave at a point in my life where I was creating a life for myself in college but also relying on my parents and so Merida’s struggles to be strong and independent while still respecting her familial responsibilities really resonated with me. Mother’s Day is just around the corner! To celebrate, I’m excited to share these delicious bear claws inspired by the movie Brave.
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