Description
This homemade almond paste recipe is a simple and versatile sweet dough perfect for pastries, cookies, and confections. Made with almond flour, confectioners’ sugar, egg white, salt, and almond extract, it can be easily prepared using a food processor or stand mixer. The almond paste can be stored for extended use, making it a handy ingredient for baking projects.
Ingredients
Scale
Almond Paste Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups (168g) King Arthur Almond Flour
- 1 1/2 cups (170g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 large egg white
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract, to taste
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In the work bowl of a food processor or a stand mixer bowl, add almond flour and confectioners’ sugar. Process or mix briefly to blend the dry ingredients evenly.
- Add wet ingredients and mix: Add the egg white, table salt, and almond extract to the bowl. Continue processing or mixing until the mixture comes together and forms a soft, malleable dough ball.
- Scrape and remove: Scrape down the sides of the bowl to incorporate any stuck bits of dough, then remove the almond paste from the processor or mixer bowl.
- Shape and refrigerate: Form the almond paste into a log or round shape. Double wrap in plastic wrap to prevent drying out, then refrigerate until ready for use.
- Store properly: Keep the almond paste tightly wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 3 months to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can adjust the almond extract amount depending on how strong you prefer the almond flavor.
- For a smoother paste, you can pulse the mixture more in the food processor.
- Make sure to use fresh egg whites and consume the almond paste within recommended storage times to ensure safety.
- If you prefer a vegan version, substitute egg white with aquafaba (chickpea water) though texture and taste may vary.
- Allow the almond paste to come to room temperature before using for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Confectionery
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: almond paste, homemade almond paste, almond flour, baking ingredient, confectioners sugar, almond extract, DIY almond paste
