Gerbeau

Name: Gerbeau
Ingredients: 2 sticks butter; 4 egg yolks (reserve the whites); 1 c. sugar; 1 Tbsp. vanilla; 2 Tbsp. bourbon or whiskey; 6 c. unbleached flour; 1 (8 oz.) jar apricot preserves; 1 1/2 c. walnut pieces, ground to a flour-like consistency; 1 c. confectioners sugar

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 sticks butter
4 egg yolks (reserve the whites)
1 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. vanilla
2 Tbsp. bourbon or whiskey
6 c. unbleached flour
1 (8 oz.) jar apricot preserves
1 1/2 c. walnut pieces, ground to a flour-like consistency
1 c. confectioners sugar

Directions

1

Place butter, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and bourbon in a large mixing bowl along with 4 cups of flour.
2

Knead thoroughly, gradually adding flour until the dough is pliable and doesn't stick to your hands.
3

You may need to add more than the indicated flour.
4

The pastry dough should be similar to pie crust dough. Chill the dough for 1/2 hour.
5

Place ground walnuts and confectioners sugar in a bowl and stir together.