EASTER MARZIPAN ANIMALS

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Ingrediants

 

Almonds 350 gms

 

Sugar 2 cups

 

Water 1 cup

 

Egg whites 2

 

Powdered sugar for sprinkling

 

A large pinch of Cream of Tartar

 

 

 

Method:

 

 

 

1) Heat sugar and water in a large pan over low heat, till the sugar

dissolves. Stir continuously. When the sugar has dissolved, add the

cream of Tartar and bring the mixture to a boil. Boil rapidly, without

stirring till the mixture reaches a soft ball stage (around 230 o F) on

a candy thermometer. Take it off the heat.

 

 

 

2) Add the egg whites (lightly beaten) and Almonds, blanched and finely

grounded.

 

 

 

3) Then return the mixture to the gas and over low heat stir, till the

mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.

 

 

 

4) Transfer the mixture onto a slab, which is sprinkled with icing

sugar. Knead well till dry, but don't add too much icing sugar or

the mixture will become too dry and difficult to work on.

 

 

 

5) Store in an airtight container or plastic wrap. When you need to use

it, you may divide it into different portions, add a few drops of

colour of your choice. Knead well and make desired shapes of animals.

 

 

 

RECIPE SOURCE

 

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