Homemade Almond Paste

from https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/

You can find packaged almond paste in the baking aisle at most grocery stores. But with some almond flour and a few other pantry staples, do-it-yourself (DIY) almond paste is just 5 minutes away. Follow the simple steps below, and you'll quickly decide you never need to buy almond paste again!

1 3/4 cups (168g) King Arthur Almond Flour
1 1/2 cups (170g) confectioners' sugar
1 large egg white
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract, to taste

Combine the almond flour and confectioners' sugar in the work bowl of a food processor or in the bowl of a stand mixer. Process or mix to blend briefly, just to combine. [The sugar prevents the nuts from turning into almond butter, but don’t over process.]

Add the egg white, salt, and almond extract, processing or mixing until the mixture comes together and forms a malleable ball.

Remove the almond paste from the processor or mixer, scraping any residue from the sides of the bowl.

Shape the paste into a log or round. Double wrap it in plastic and refrigerate until ready to use.

Store almond paste, tightly wrapped, for up to 1 month in the refrigerator, or up to 3 months in the freezer.

YIELD about 1 1/2 cups (375g or 13 oz.)