Almond Paste¶

| 375 g | 5 minutes |
Ingredients¶
168 g almond flour
170 g confectioners' sugar
1 large egg white
0.25 tsp salt
1.5 tsp almond extract
Cookware¶
- 1 food processor
- 1 plastic wrap
Instructions¶
Step 1¶
Combine the almond flour and confectioners' sugar in the work bowl of a food processor or in the bowl of a stand mixer. Process or mix to blend briefly, just to combine.
Step 2¶
Add the egg white, salt, and 1 to 1.5 tsp of almond extract, processing or mixing until the mixture comes together and forms a malleable ball.
Step 3¶
Remove the almond paste from the processor or mixer, scraping any residue from the sides of the bowl.
Step 4¶
Shape the paste into a log or round. Double wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 5¶
Store almond paste, tightly wrapped, for up to 1 month in the refrigerator, or up to 3 months in the freezer.