ALMOND PASTE OR MARZIPAN

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Marzipan, cover cakes with it, make biscuits with it (roll it up in cookie dough), make animals with it, eat it with a spoon. Save any left over in the fridge in a glass bowl covered with cling film.

Provided by Samuel Holden

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 9

450 g ground almonds
225 g caster sugar (fine granulated)
225 g powdered sugar
2 eggs
2 egg yolks (make some meringues!)
1 teaspoon brandy
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural! I mean it!)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Sift the 2 sugars into a bowl.
  • Stir in the eggs and yolks.
  • Place over a pan of nearly boiling water and whisk until thick and fluffy.
  • Remove from heat and sit base in some cold water.
  • Whisk in essence, brandy and juice.
  • Carry on until cool.
  • Stir in ground almonds and knead to form a firm paste.
  • Use as you will.
  • To cover a cake roll out into a circle and drape over the cake (it depends on the size).
  • Press into place and leave to set for at least 2 days.
  • Ice the cake.

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