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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Marzipan Recipes

Uncooked

- 1/4 pound ground blanched almonds (the finer the ground, the better)
- 1/4 pound powdered sugar
- 1 egg white
-1/4 tsp. salt

Knead together until smooth and is then stored in an airtight container or plastic bag over night.

Cooked

- 3 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 4 cups ground blanched almonds (the finer the ground, the better)

Add the sugar to the water in a saucepan and cook until the sugar is dissolved. Add the almonds and cook it until the the batter stops sticking tot eh pan. Remove from heat and place onto a marble slap, wooden board or a sheet pan. While still warm, knead first with a wooden spatula and then by hand until smooth. Sore in an airtight container or plastic bag.

NOTE: Marzipan can be softened by adding small amounts of syrup to it, if too soft add additional powdered sugar to it.

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