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Almond Paste

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By Anne Willan

Published 1989

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Almond paste, often called marzipan, is a versatile, durable alternative to soft icings and butter cream for many classic whisked cakes. Soft, pliable and colored in pretty pastel shades, the paste can be rolled and molded to a thin smooth coating.
Almond paste is made with ground almonds and sugar bound with egg white, but proportions vary enormously. Commercial almond paste has a good malleable texture that cannot be reproduced at home.
A coating of almond paste is usually left a few hours until firm. A top coat of fondant or chocolate icing is then added, or the paste may be broiled to brown it lightly (take care as it scorches easily).

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