galician almond torte
Galician Almond Torte (Torta de Almendras Santiago) This is usually decorated with a stenciled cross of Santiago de Compostela on the top. 1 pound blanched, skinless almonds or alm...
Ingredients
- 1poundblanched, skinless almonds or almond powder
- 10tablespoonbutter
- 2cupgranulated sugar
- 6eggs
- 11/4 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
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Galician Almond Torte (Torta de Almendras Santiago) This is usually decorated with a stenciled cross of Santiago de Compostela on the top
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1 pound blanched, skinless almonds or almond powder 10 tablespoons butter 2 cups granulated sugar 6 eggs 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Juice
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Process in a food processor until finely ground
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Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy
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Beat in the eggs one at a time
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Add the flour, ground almonds and lemon zest and stir just until mixed
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Pour into a greased and floured springform pan and bake until a knife blade inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour
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Cool for 15 minutes, then pour the lemon juice over the surface