| Chef: Adam Cutsinger | |
| Food Mood: Warm and Hearty | |
| Cuisine: New American/Regional | |
Servings: |
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Ingredients |
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| 5 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 14-ounce package marzipan or almond paste, coarsely crumbled 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 8 oz (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1 teaspoon almond extract ice cold water as needed |
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Method |
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| Mix flour, almond paste and salt in a food processor until the almond paste is completely incorporated. Add the butter and cut the pulse function of the food processor until mixture resembles a coarse meal. Add almond extract and blend in using on/off turns. Gradually add enough cold water (in a mist) to allow the dough to come together. Ball the dough up and divide it into 2 equal pieces. Form into disks, then cover with plastic and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. (Dough can be prepared several days ahead, frozen and refrigerated. Allow to rest at room temperature before rolling and forming. | |
