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Rich Almond Pastry
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 8
Good for mince pies at christmas bu would work with any sweet tart/pie. Makes them extra special
Ingredients:
8 ounces plain flour
1 1/2 cups ground almonds
3 ounces icing sugar
6 ounces butter, chilled and diced
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1 egg yolk
Directions:
1. Sift flour, almonds and sugar into a bowl.
2. Rub in the butter until mixture resemble breadcrumbs.
3. Add lemon rind and stir in.
4. Stir in egg yolk to make a soft dough.
5. Wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes.
6. Bake at 180-190C, gas mark 4.
By RecipeOfHealth.com