Almond Paste - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. (8 oz.) whole blanched almonds
1 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 egg white
1 tsp. almond extract
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

In food processor, grind almonds very fine, enough to make 1 3/4 cups (may need to grind 1/2 at a time).
Put 1 3/4 cups almonds back in processor, add rest of ingredients.
Blend to a paste. Store in tightly sealed jar or plastic bag.
Yields 1 1/3 cups paste.