Linzer Torte#3

* Exported from MasterCook *

LINZER TORTE #3

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Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : New Text Import

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 lb. butter
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
2 eggs
1 1/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. blanched almonds -- finely ground
2/3 c. raspberry preserves
Confectioners sugar -- (for dusting the
top)

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Cream butter and sugar together.
Combine zest and eggs and mix well. Sift flour, spices and salt
together. Add almonds and combine with flour and butter mixtures;
blend thoroughly. Spread half of the mixture evenly in the bottom
of a torte pan. Spread preserves to within 1/2 cm. of the sides.
Transfer remaining dough to a pastry bag and form a ring around the
edge. Squeeze out a lattice court on top. Set on middle rack of
oven and bake for 50 minutes or until the lattice is evenly browned
and preserves are bubbling. Sprinkle top lightly with confectioners
sugar. Serve warm or cold.



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