Almond Paste

🥘 Ingredients

• almond flour 168 g
• confectioners' sugar 170 g
• egg white 1 large
• salt ¼ tsp
• almond extract 1 ½ tsp

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 3

   Remove the almond paste from the processor or mixer, scraping any residue from the sides of the bowl.
4. 4

   Shape the paste into a log or round. Double wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
5. 5

   Store almond paste, tightly wrapped, for up to 1 month in the refrigerator, or up to 3 months in the freezer.