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Almond paste


Catherine Iino

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Heat it in a very low oven and break it apart as soon as you can, then steam it in a steamer lined with parchment paper for 5-10 minutes, depending on how dry it is. Test it by pinching and if it needs a bit more steaming, do so.

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Warming it gently will work to soften it a bit through making the oils more liquid. Friction is another option: put it in the mixer and 'cream' it. You may in the end need to press it through a tamis in order to remove the intransigent particles.

Depending on the quantity, have you considered making a luxe stueusel, adding it to brioche crumbs and oats, etc. to top a special cobbler or coffee cake?

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Here's another idea. Put the almond paste in a ziplock bag with a slice of fresh bread. Seal it, and let it sit overnight. The moisture in the bread will be absorbed by the almond paste and you'll have soft almond paste again.

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