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Almond Paste

Ground almonds mixed with sugar into a stiff paste, with a higher share of almond and less sugar than marzipan. It is a baking ingredient more than a sweet to eat on its own.

Origin

A baker's preparation of sweet almonds.

Flavour

Strongly almond, less sweet than marzipan.

How to use it

Grate it into frangipane and biscuit doughs.

Storage

Wrap and refrigerate, or freeze. It dries out in the open.

Recipes using it

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