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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