Chinese Almond Cakes Recipe | Epicurious.com
"In the forties and fifties, before the widespread popularity of fortune cookies, countless Chinese meals were brought to a close with traditional almond cakes like these. The customary all-lard base of this once very popular sweet is here lightened with vegetable shortening. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
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1/2 cup lard
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1/2 vegetable shortening
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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2 tablespoons beaten egg
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30 blanched whole almonds for garnish
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