Easy Homemade Almond Paste Recipe
Quickly make homemade almond paste with just three ingredients. Easy to work with and customizable, it offers a fine texture and an authentic almond taste.
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INGREDIENTS
- 150 g almond flour (5.3 oz)
- 150 g powdered sugar (5.3 oz)
- 1 egg white (38 g to 45 g / 1.3 oz to 1.6 oz)
- Gel food coloring according to desired color
PREPARATION
Roast the almond powder:
- Preheat your oven to 140°C (284°F).
- Spread the almond powder on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- Once cooled, mix the roasted almond powder with the powdered sugar to refine the mixture. Be careful not to overheat it.
Prepare the easy almond paste:
- Pour the almond and powdered sugar mixture into a large bowl, then add the egg white in batches. Knead the paste well after each addition to obtain a homogeneous texture.
- Knead carefully before adding more egg white to prevent the paste from becoming too soft. If you knead it properly, you'll obtain a very supple, fine-textured paste without needing to add more liquid.
- Note: Knead for about ten minutes. It will become more malleable and elastic, allowing you to stretch it very thinly without it tearing.
How to use :
- Your almond paste is now ready to use. You can spread it to cover a cake, shape it to create decorations or even use it as a filling for chocolates.
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