Yield: 2 Pounds
Ingredients
- 2.7 ounces (75 g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) water
- 5 1/3 ounces (142 g) dry blanched almonds
- 5 1/3 ounces (142 g) powdered sugar
- 2 ounces (60 ml) light corn syrup
- 1 pounds (455 g) sifted powdered sugar
Instructions
- Bring the water and granulated sugar to a boil for 30 seconds in a small saucepan. Allow to cool and reserve.
- Place the almonds in a food processor and process to a powder. Mix in 5 1/3 ounces of powder sugar.
- With the machine running, gradually add the reserved sugar water and mix until a paste is formed.
- In a mixing bowl fitted with the hook attachment, mix the paste with the corn syrup at low speed until combined.
- Add 1 pounds sifted powdered sugar a little at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary until a smooth dough has formed. Store in an airtight container.