almond paste

Name: Almond Paste
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) blanched almonds; 1 pound(s) confectioners' sugar; 3 - egg whites; 1 teaspoon(s) almond extract

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CONNIE BOLDA

Wallace, NC

Updated on Nov 10, 2010

For use on cakes or cupcakes - fairly easy recipe. Cheaper than purchasing the ready-made, and taste much better. Can be colored to whatever color is needed. Gel coloring works great.

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prep time 20 Min

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yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound blanched almonds
1 pound confectioners' sugar
3 - egg whites
1 teaspoon almond extract

How To Make almond paste

Step 1

1.Grind almonds in a blender. Thoroughly mix in confectioners sugar. Beat egg whites slightly, then stir into the almond mixture. Add almond extract, using your hands to blend the heavy mixture.

Step 2

Roll out to desired thickness on a surface covered with confectioners' sugar and use as desired.
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