Almond paste
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | ounces | Confectioners' sugar |
| 6 | ounces | Granulated sugar |
| 12 | ounces | Finely ground almonds |
| ½ | Lemon; juice only | |
| 1 | Egg; large | |
| ½ | teaspoon | Vanilla; or rose water |
Directions
MAKES ABOUT 6 CUPS
Sift the confectioners' sugar into a large bowl and add the granulated sugar and almonds. Lightly mix together, lemon juice, egg and flavoring. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix to a fairly stiff paste. (use a fork for mixing). Turn the mixture onto a board lightly dusted with granulated sugar, and knead lightly by hand to a smooth dough. Avoid overmixing.
If the paste is too sticky, work in a bit more granulated sugar, or if too dry, add a little more lemon juice. Marzipan decorations: Color the almond paste ( in small, egg-size pieces) with desired colors. Knead until the color is evenly distributed. Roll out thinly and cut into desired shapes. Molding Marzipan: If you are molding the marzipan into shapes, use cornstarch on your hands to keep the marzipan from sticking to them. Work as quickly as possible