Frangipane Bars

Ingredients

• CRUST
• 2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup ice water
• TOPPING
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 8 ounces almond paste, cut into small pieces
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt