Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
– 1/4 cup sour cream
– 1 egg yolk
– ½ cup almond paste
– 3 tablespoons sugar (for the filling)
– 1 tablespoon milk (for the egg wash)
– Sliced almonds (for topping)
– Powdered sugar (for drizzling)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk
– Rolling pin
– Baking sheet
– Parchment paper
– Pastry brush
– Plastic wrap
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start off, in a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar. Once well combined, add in the chilled and cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Then scoop in the sour cream and egg yolk, mixing just until everything comes together. It’s so satisfying to feel the dough forming! Cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. (See the next page below to continue steps…)