Recipe for Almond Paste Without Egg White
Almond paste can be a healthy addition to your diet when consumed in moderation. Almonds are a good source of healthy fats, protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Almond paste is made from ground almonds, which retain many of the same nutritional properties as whole almonds.
Here is the almond paste
recipe without egg white:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups blanched almonds
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Spread the blanched almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven for 8-10 minutes until they are lightly golden brown. Let cool completely.
- Grind the roasted almonds into a fine powder in a food processor or blender.
- Add the powdered sugar to the ground almonds and pulse until well combined.
- Whisk the water and almond extract together in another basin.
- With the food processor running, slowly pour in the water mixture until the dough forms a ball.
- Once smooth and flexible, remove the almond paste from the food processor and knead it on a clean, flat surface for a few minutes.
Your eggless
almond paste is now ready to use! Store any unused portion in an airtight
container in the refrigerator.
Vegan Almond Paste Recipe
Here's a vegan almond paste recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup blanched almonds (skin removed)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions:
- Add the blanched almonds and powdered sugar to a food processor and pulse until the almonds are finely ground.
- Add the almond extract and pulse again to combine.
- With the food processor running, gradually add the water until the mixture comes together and forms a smooth paste. You may need to add more or less water depending on the consistency of the paste.
- Stop the food processor and scrape down the sides as needed.
- Transfer the almond paste to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Note: If you want a sweeter almond paste, add more powdered sugar to taste. You can substitute other extracts, such as vanilla or orange, for the almond extract if desired.
Almond paste from almond flour
You can make almond paste from almond flour. Here is a recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 egg white
- 1 tsp almond extract
Instructions:
- Combine the powdered sugar and almond flour in a mixing basin.
- Add the egg white and almond extract to the bowl and mix until the ingredients form a smooth and pliable dough.
- Knead the dough for a few minutes to make it soft and manageable.
- Roll out the almond paste to your desired thickness and use it in your recipe.
