Linzertorte Fingers

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Title: Linzertorte Fingers
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 20 Servings

1 1/2 c Unblanched almonds
2 1/2 c All-purpose flour
1 pn Salt
1 ts Ground allspice
1 c Powdered sugar
1 Lemon's peel, finely grated
1 1/4 c Unsalted butter;in sm pieces
3 Egg yolks
12 oz Raspberry jam
1 Egg
2 ts Milk
2 ts Sugar
1/2 c Sliced almonds

Finely grind unblanched almonds in a food processor or
blender; place in a large bowl. Sift flour, salt,
allspice and powdered sugar into bowl. Add lemon
peel; mix well. Make a well in the center of flour
and add butter and egg yolks; mix ingredients together
to form a soft dough. Knead lightly until smooth.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30
minutes. Preheat oven to 400 F (205 C). Divide dough
in half. Roll out one piece on a well-floured surface
to fit a 13" x 9" baking pan; place in pan. Spread
jam over pastry. Roll out other half of dough to fit
pan; place on top of jam. Lightly beat egg with milk
and sugar; brush pastry with glaze and sprinkle with
sliced almonds. Bake 10 minutes; reduce temperature
to 350 F (175 C). Bake 35 minutes longer or until
golden. Cool in pan. When cold, cut in 30 pieces.

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