Almond Paste with Whole Almonds
Description
This type of almond paste make from whole nuts is best for rustic sweet bread and whole grain pastries, so skip store-bought and do it yourself!
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups whole unskinned almonds, lightly toasted
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1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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1 large fresh egg white, at room temperature, lightly beaten, or more as needed
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
1
Place almonds and confectioners' sugar in the bowl of a food processor; process to a meal-like consistency, scraping down the sides and over the bottom of the bowl as needed. Don't overprocess it; at this point, the mixture should still be crumbly, not paste-like.
2
Add beaten egg white and almond extract; process until it lumps together. If it remains crumbly, add more egg white, a few drops at a time.
3
Use a silicone spatula to remove almond paste from the food processor. If not using right away, wrap almond paste in waxed paper and store in an airtight container to use within a few hours. Or, place wrapped almond paste in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 6 months.