Sweet Shortcrust Almond Pastry Recipe
Summary
Ingredients
| Unsalted butter | 150 Gram | |
| Plain flour | 250 Gram | |
| Ground almonds | 30 Gram | |
| Icing sugar | 90 Gram | |
| Egg | 1 , beaten | |
| Salt | 1 Pinch |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 614 Calories from Fat 294
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33 g51.5%
Saturated Fat 19.9 g99.5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 133.5 mg44.5%
Sodium 85.8 mg3.6%
Total Carbohydrates 73 g24.2%
Dietary Fiber 1.6 g6.5%
Sugars 22.2 g
Protein 6 g12.1%
Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C
Calcium 2.2% Iron 2.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Add the ground almonds and icing sugar, then the egg and salt, and mix lightly to obtain a smooth, evenly textured dough.
Chill in the refrigerator for several hours (12 hours if possible).
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F), gas mark 4.
Roll out the pastry to a thickness of 3 mm / 1/8 inch and use to line a flan dish, 22 cm / 8 1/2 inches in diameter and 2 cm / 3/4 inch deep.
Prick the pastry base with a fork.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes then remove and leave to cool.
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