Linzer Torte

9 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1 lemon (rind and juice)
  • 1 Tbsp. brandy
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 lb. fine ground almonds
  • 2 c. flour, sifted 3 times
  • 12 oz. jam or preserves (preferably raspberry)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream butter and sugar; add yolks, almonds and flavorings. Add flour and baking powder; mix well and fold in stiffly beaten whites.
  2. 2
    Roll out or pat 2/3 dough in greased and floured spring-form pan, having the dough thicker on the bottom than on the sides.
  3. 3
    Fill with jam or preserves.
  4. 4
    Roll out rest of dough; cut in strips and crisscross over top.
  5. 5
    Bake for 40 minutes in 350° oven.

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