Almond Paste - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces almonds, blanched and very finely ground (grind them twice)
8 ounces icing sugar
1 egg white

Preparation

Grind your almonds.
In the second grinding add the sugar.
Gradually add your egg white working the mixture vigorously.
Use dough hook in mixer or knead on a pastry board.
The mixture should be firm& smooth when ready.