Marizpan paste
1 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups | Ground almonds |
| 1¼ | cup | Sifted powder sugar |
| 2 | teaspoons | Lemon juice |
| 2 | teaspoons | Sherry or brandy |
| 2 | drops | Almond extract |
| 2 | smalls | Egg whites |
| Powder sugar | ||
Directions
Combine almonds and sugar in a medium bowl. Add lemon juice, sherry or brandy, and almond extract. Gradually mix in enough egg white to ensure that the paste is sticky, but not wet. Knead paste until smooth on a pastry board dusted with powdered sugar. Wrap in plastic wrap. Store in refrigerator up to 4 weeks.
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