5 STEPS TO MAKE LIGHTLY SWEET ALMOND PASTE

   

1. Sieve sugar and put in a bowl with ground almonds

2. Add lightly beaten egg, icing sugar, lime juice, vanilla, & almond essence.

3. Stir and mix together to a stiff paste with which form a ball

4. work by kneading thoroughly. Roll out using a very slight dusting of cornflour to prevent sticking to the roller and board.

5. Always paint the cake with a little warm and sieved apricot jam before putting on the paste.