Almond Paste

Name: Almond Paste
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 lb blanched almonds; 1 lb confectioners' sugar; 3 egg whites; 1 tsp almond extract

By CONNIE BOLDA
@DuplinLady

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.

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

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Serves:

Prep:

20 Min

Ingredients

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1 lb

blanched almonds
1 lb

confectioners' sugar
3

egg whites
1 tsp

almond extract

How to Make Almond Paste

Step-by-Step

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

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