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Almond Crust

4.8

(6)

This recipe was created to be used for Fresh Plum Frangipane Tart , Strawberry-Lemon Tartlets and Mixed Nut Tartlets .

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes One 9-inch Crust or about 18 3- to 3 1/2-inch Crusts

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup slivered blanched almonds (about 2 ounces)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons (about) ice water

Preparation

  1. Blend flour, almonds, sugar and salt in processor until nuts are finely ground. Add butter and cut in using on/off turns until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix in almond extract and enough water to form moist clumps. Knead dough briefly on work surface to combine; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate until firm before rolling, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.

TagsDoughPastriesDessertAlmondNutVegetarianEasyQuickMake AheadMeal PrepBakingFood ProcessorBon Appétit
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