Almond paste

Prep: 15 mins
Almond paste
This almond paste can be used in a variety of cake recipes.

200g ground almonds

90g caster sugar

90g icing sugar, sieved

1 tsp almond essence

1 large egg

Combine your ground almonds, caster sugar and icing sugar together in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl beat your egg and add your almond essence. Mix together well.

Add your egg mixture to your dry ingredients and combine until they form a stiff paste.

Turn onto a hard surface and knead until smooth. 

Roll into a round shape and store in clingfilm until ready to use. 

Preparation Time
15 minutes

Main ingredients
Eggs, Sugar

Recipe Type
Cakes & Baking, Cake Stall

Level of Difficulty
Easy

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