Almond Bear Claws

INGREDIENTS

• 1/3 cup almond paste
• 2 3/4 cups ground almonds
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 teaspoons amaretto liqueur
• 3 pounds puff pastry
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, for garnish
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar for dusting