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Marzipan

Marzipan, or almond paste, is usually used to cover cakes before they are iced. Although you can buy marzipan ready-made in blocks, it is easy to make at home. This recipe from Tala is simple to follow.

Marzipan

Marzipan, or almond paste, is usually used to cover cakes before they are iced. Although you can buy marzipan ready-made in blocks, it is easy to make at home. This recipe from Tala is simple to follow.

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Ingredients

  • 250g icing sugar
  • 2 small eggs, lightly beaten
  • 250g caster sugar
  • 1 small lemon, juice only
  • 500g ground almonds
  • 5ml pure almond essence

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Method

  • Sift the icing sugar into a mixing bowl and stir in the caster sugar and ground almonds.
  • Add the lemon juice and almond essence and stir in the eggs, bit by bit, to make a stiff dough
  • Roll into a ball and knead lightly. The paste should be pliable but not overworked or oozing oil.

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Tala have been Masters of Baking and Icing since 1899. Visit www.talacooking.com for more recipes.