Linzer Torte

* Exported from MasterCook *

LINZER TORTE

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Categories : New Text Import

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c. butter
1 c. flour -- (scant)
2 c. almonds -- chopped
1/2 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. powdered cloves
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
2 egg yolks
1/2 c. currant -- or cherry jam
1 egg white -- slightly beaten
1 tbsp. confectioners' sugar

1. Work butter, flour, almonds, sugar, spices and egg yolks into
a dough. Refrigerate for 1/2 hour. 2. Preheat oven to 325
degrees. Butter a 9 inch round cake pan. Roll out half the dough
to a 1/2 inch thickness. Line bottom and sides of cake pan with
dough and spread jam on top. 3. Roll out remaining dough, cut into
strips and place on top of torte to form a lattice. Brush with egg
white and bake for an hour. Remove from oven and sprinkle with
confectioners' sugar. Serves 8-12.



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