Almond Shortcrust Pastry Recipe

By Recipes4us

Veg CD CBF 10mins

 

An alternative to ordinary shortcrust pastry which is particularly good when used with apple or pear desserts

 

Instructions

 

1. Mix together  the ground almonds, flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl.

 

2. Make a well in the middle and put in the butter, honey, egg yolk and almond essence then using a knife start mixing the ingredients until they start to come together to form a dough.

 

3. Knead until smooth.

 

3. Wrap the pastry in clingfilm and rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before rolling out.

 

End of instructions

 

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