Marcipan (Marzipan)
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond paste
- 2 egg whites
- 3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
- Knead almond paste.
- Add: egg whites.
- Mix well.
- Add: sugar (1 cup at a time).
- Add: vanilla or rum flavoring.
- Knead (total mixing time - 15 minutes).
- Dust working surface with powdered sugar.
- It may be necessary to work in additional powdered sugar to acquire the right consistency.
- Divide the dough into small pieces, (being sure to keep remaining dough covered,) and with the hands mold into the shapes of fruits and vegetables.
- Lay finished pieces on a mound of flour so that the bottom surfaces will not flatten while drying.
- Food coloring may be used to obtain the desired colors of dough or the color may be brushed on after the molded pieces have dried.
- Allow to dry overnight or longer before glazing with warmed corn syrup or a commercial glaze.
- Artificial marzipan leaves may be inserted or leaves and stem may be piped on with decorators icing.
Other Information
Author: Clarkson Woman's Club
Source: Old Czech Recipes for Today's Kitchens (1920-01-01)
Category: Dessert
Ingredients: almond paste, egg white, sugar, vanilla
Equipment: measuring cups, measuring spoons, bowl
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