Baking
Almond Slices
Ingredients
- 225 gr. (8 oz.) shortcrust pastry
- 2-3 tbsp. raspberry jam, sieved and warmed
- 110 gr. (4 oz.) butter/margarine
- 110 gr. (4 oz.) golden caster sugar
- 110 gr. (4 oz.) ground almonds
- 110 gr. (4 oz.) ground rice
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 50/75 gr. (2-3 oz.) flaked almonds
- Preheat oven to 190°C.
- Lightly grease a swiss roll tin 30 x 23 cm (12" x 9")
Method
1
This version of almond slices has a more macaroon like topping.
2
Line the swiss roll tin with the pastry. Spread with lightly warmed raspberry jam.
3
Cream together the butter/margarine and sugar. Stir in the ground almonds, ground rice and the lightly beaten egg.
4
Mix together well.
5
Spread the mixture on top of the jam and smooth over with a knife. Sprinkle over the flaked almonds.
6
Bake in the oven at 190°C for about 20 minutes.
7
Allow to cool and then cut into slices.