~Marzipan Recipe by Request~

MARZIPAN RECIPE

~Makes: 450g (1lb)


Ground Almonds = 225g

Caster Sugar (Superfine) = 125g

Icing Sugar (Confectioner's) = 125g

Lemon Juice = 1tsp

Few drops of almond flavouring

Egg White = 1no


~Method:

1. Place the ground almonds and the sugars in a bowl. Stir until evenly mixed.

2. Make a 'well' in the centre and add the Lemon Juice, almond flavouring and

enough egg white to mix to a soft but firm dough, using a wooden spoon.

3. Lightly dust the work surface with sieved icing sugar and knead the marzipan

until smooth and free from cracks.


~important message~

Storing Wrap in clingfilm (plastic wrap) or store in a plastic bag until ready for use.
Use the homemade marzipan for covering cakes before applying sugar paste or royal icing.
Alternatively, use to make moulded or modelled decorations, tint with food colouring, if required.

~Chef Jay~