Almond Paste Food

ALMOND PASTE

Steps:

• Grind your almonds.
• In the second grinding add the sugar.
• Gradually add your egg white working the mixture vigorously.
• Use dough hook in mixer or knead on a pastry board.
• The mixture should be firm& smooth when ready.

HOMEMADE ALMOND PASTE

Steps:

• Place almonds in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar, egg white, extract and salt; cover and process until smooth., Divide almond paste into 1/2-cup portions; place in airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 3 months.

ALMOND MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Lightly grease 12 medium or 9 count large muffin tin or line with muffin papers.
• Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in one bowl.
• Use a box grater to grate the almond paste into the flour mixture, then use your finger tips to work it through.
• In a separate bowl, beat together the butter, yogurt, zest, extract, and egg until well blended.
• Add the dry ingredients and mix together just until mixed. (If adding berries, add at this time)
• Spoon the batter into the prepared tin and sprinkle the top with the slivered almonds.
• Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until light golden brown and set.
• Cool to room temperature, then lightly dust with powdered sugar before serving.

ALMOND PASTE

Steps:

• Place the sugar, honey and water in a saucepan and bring to a strong boil. Place the almonds in the food processor and grind until coarse. Remove the boiling sugar from the heat and pour over the coarse almonds. Blend until smooth. This may take 10 minutes or more, depending on the strength of the food processor. Remember, food processors are not usually strong enough to yield the same consistency as the almond paste that you can buy. If your mixture is too thick and the food processor is straining, you can add a little Kirsch or simple syrup to the processor. Add the liquid slowly and stop when the processor is moving more freely. The quality of almond paste is determined by how smooth the consistency is.
• Wrap the almond paste in plastic wrap and allow it to cool. When you are ready to use it, knead in the butter. The butter makes it smooth and not so sticky.

ALMOND PASTE

Steps:

• Grind almonds in a blender. Thoroughly mix in confectioners sugar. Beat egg whites slightly, then stir into the almond mixture. Add almond extract or rosewater (see Cook's Note), using your hands to blend the heavy mixture.
• Store in the refrigerator up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 3 months.

ALMOND PASTE

Steps:

• In a food processor, grind the almonds into a fine powder, approximately 2 minutes. Add the confectioners sugar and blend well. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and with a wooden spoon blend in the egg whites until smooth. On a flat surface lightly dusted with confectioners sugar, roll out the almond paste into a 14" long x 1" round log. Wrap in parchment paper and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• When rested, cut the log in two. On a smooth clean surface, roll out each piece to double its length, approximately 20 inches. Flatten each roll with your fingertips. Using a knife or a metal spatula, score the tops of the logs with crisscross marks. Coil each log and place on a serving plate. Refrigerate until ready to serve. You can store in a closed container in the refrigerator for one week.