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When it is still warm, but not boiling, work the almond paste with your hands to compact it and mix the ingredients well, then give the mixture a cylindrical shape.
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Step 8
Then close the mixture in cling film and wrap it well.
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and put it in the refrigerator to firm up for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Step 9
After resting, your almond paste is ready to be used in your sweet creations.
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How to prepare Sicilian almond pastes
Step 10
To prepare the almond pastes, follow the previous steps to obtain the almond flour. Then put it in a bowl with the sugar and the aromas and gradually add the egg white. Knead first with a wooden spoon and then by hand for about 5 minutes: you should get a compact but soft dough. If the mixture is too soft, add a little almond flour, if it is too dry, add a spoonful of egg white. Shape the confetti with a piping bag with a large nozzle or by making balls of about 15 g each with your hands, as we did. Then dip them in granulated sugar and make a few holes in which to insert the cherries or candied almonds. Let the cakes rest in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours, then bake at 170°C for 15 minutes, they should just brown. Remove the almond pastes from the oven, let them cool completely and serve.
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Consigliera
Perfect for preparing different types of desserts, almond paste is very suitable for preparing delicious cakes: place a disk of about 3 mm thick on a classic shortcrust pastry, cover it with cherry jam and decorate everything with unforgettable almond flakes. . the taste of the insides. Then bake in the oven at 180°C for about 30 minutes or until golden.
