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# :chestnut: Almond Paste

![Almond Paste][1]{ loading=lazy }

| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: |
| 375 g | 5 minutes |

## :salt: Ingredients

- :ear_of_rice: 168 g [almond flour][2]
- :candy: 170 g confectioners' sugar
- :egg: 1 large egg white
- :salt: 0.25 tsp salt
- :chestnut: 1.5 tsp almond extract

## :cooking: Cookware

- 1 food processor
- 1 plastic wrap

## :pencil: Instructions

### Step 1

Combine the [almond flour][2] 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.

## :link: Source

- <https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/diy-almond-paste-recipe>

[1]: <../assets/images/almond-paste.jpg>
[2]: <./almond-flour.md>