Fig-and-Almond Streusel Biscuits

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees and position a rack in the top third of the oven. Divide the biscuit dough into 2 balls and refrigerate.

2. Step 2

   For the streusel, mix the flour, almonds and sugar in a bowl. Use a pastry cutter to work the almond paste into the dry ingredients.

3. Step 3

   Place the butter and figs in a pan over low heat. Cook until the butter is melted and the figs soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour into the dry ingredients, add the cinnamon and the salt and mix well with a fork.

4. Step 4

   Lightly flour a work surface. Roll each ball of dough out into a circle about ⅓-inch thick. Sprinkle the streusel mixture over one circle of the dough. Place the second circle of dough on top and lightly press the circles together.

5. Step 5

   With a rolling pin, gently roll the dough to ½-inch thick. Using a 2½-inch biscuit cutter or glass, cut out the biscuits and put them on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden, about 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.