Almond Paste Recipe

INGREDIENTS
400 g icing sugar, sifted
250 g ground almonds
1 large egg yolk, beaten lightly
3-4 tablespoons orange juice
5 drops almond essence

METHOD
To make your own almond paste you will need a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Don't be tempted to use store-bought almond paste because it contains all sugar and little almonds. If you want a firm almond paste for a Simnel cake because you are putting it under the grill then a shop bought one will definitely turn to liquid.

To Make the Almond Paste
Place icing sugar and almonds in food processor bowl. Process, slowly dripping in egg yolk, orange juice and almond essence. The mixture should form a pliable paste. Set aside a small portion for balls with which to decorate a simnel cake or use as directed for the recipe





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