Step 1

In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, pulse the almonds until coarsely ground.  Add sugar and continue to process until mixture resembles sand.  Add sugar, butter, flour, cornstarch, 1 egg, and vanilla extract.  Process until creamy and smooth.

Step 2

Once the dough has risen for 2 hours, roll into a large 18 x 10-inch rectangle.  Spread the almond cream over the top of the dough.  Cut dough into 1 to 1 1/2-inch strips.  Roll up each strip and place in buttered muffin tins or baking paper cups.

Step 3

Cover and allow to rise for 1 hour or until the dough feels like a marshmallow while lightly pressed. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (176 C) oven for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and immediately removed from muffin tins to prevent from sticking. Makes 18 - 20 muffin size buns.