Almond Paste Recipe
When Almond Paste can be made at home, why go to a restaurant for it? Best enjoyed as a Side Dish this recipe was taught to me by a dear friend who also happens to be a great chef. Serve this Almond Paste at the table today and watch it disappear in delight!
Ingredients
2 cups ground almonds
1 cup confectioner's sugar
1/2 cup superfine sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg, beaten
Directions
Mix the almonds, confectioner's sugar, superfine sugar, lemon juice and almond extract just long enough for them to be well- blended .
With the machine running, add the egg through the feeder tube until the mixture blends into a firm paste.
Do not overwork the paste or the oil will run out and discolor any icing placed on top.
Note Two eggs may be necessary if they are small.
Egg yolks may be used for almond paste (and the whites used for a royal icing) but this gives a dark yellow paste.
For a pale and delicate almond paste, use egg whites only.
With the machine running, add the egg through the feeder tube until the mixture blends into a firm paste.
Do not overwork the paste or the oil will run out and discolor any icing placed on top.
Note Two eggs may be necessary if they are small.
Egg yolks may be used for almond paste (and the whites used for a royal icing) but this gives a dark yellow paste.
For a pale and delicate almond paste, use egg whites only.
