1/2 c Plus 2 tablespoons finely
-ground blanched
; almonds
1/2 c Finely ground cornmeal
1/2 c Plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 c Plus 2 tablespoons cake
-flour
2 lg Egg yolks
1 ts Pure vanilla extract
1 ts Grated lemon zest
1 ts Grated orange zest
10 tb Butter softened
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Grease a 9 by 15-inch baking sheet and set aside.
In a large bowl, toss together the almonds, cornmeal, sugar, and cake
flour. Make a well in the center of these dry ingredients and add the egg
yolks, vanilla, and lemon and orange zests. Use a fork to incorporate the
wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. With your hands, rub the butter
into the dry mixture to form a crumbly dough.
Shake the dough out onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading to distribute
it evenly. Pat it down. Bake until golden brown and firm, about 25 minutes.
Allow to cool, and serve. Or break into small pieces and store in an
airtight container for up to 1 week.
Yields
1 servings