Almond paste

Almonds, raw	1 ½ cups
Water, boiling
Sugar, confectioners’	1 ½ cups
Egg white	1
Almond extract	1 ½ teaspoon
Salt	¼ teaspoon

1. Place almonds in a bowl, and barely cover with boiling water. 
2. Let sit for 1 minute, drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. 
3. Pat dry, and slip off skins. 
4. Place almonds in a food processor, and process until smooth. 
5. Add the sugar, egg white, extract, and salt; process until smooth.

Tasty in:

• Sweet almond "biscotti"
• Almond angel cake