Almond Paste

Directions

1. 1
   place almonds in food processor.
2. 2
   with metal blade beat for 4-6 minutes, scraping bowl several times until almonds look like wet beach sand.
3. 3
   Add sugar and process for 1 minute or until well incorporated.
4. 4
   Add egg and process again.
5. 5
   Mixture will ball together and become pasty and appear buttery.
6. 6
   Cover with plastic wrap so it will not dry out.
7. 7
   Refrigerate to store but return to room temperature before using.