Apple Marzipan Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

400 g plain flour
120 g caster sugar
200 ml semi skimmed milk
1 tsp dried yeast
100 g butter
1 None egg, beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
200 g marzipan, grated
2 tbsp sour cream
1-2 tbsp almond liqueur
3-4 None cooking apples, cored
1 None lemon, juiced

Preparation

Combine flour and sugar in a bowl. Make a well in the center. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm milk then pour into flour and stir until combined. Cover and let proof for 15 mins. Add butter, beaten egg, remaining milk and vanilla extract. Knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let proof for 30 mins.
Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F. Knead dough on a floured surface and roll out into a 13x15 inch rectangle. Place on a greased baking tray, cover, and let proof for 20 mins.
Meanwhile, beat almond paste, sour cream and liqueur until thick and smooth. Spread over dough. Arrange apple slices on top and brush with lemon juice. Bake for 18-20 mins. Let cool then slice and serve.