Linzertorte- Dark

Directions

1. 1
   Mix all dry ingredients together well.
2. 2
   Cut cold butter into 1/2 inch cubes and add to flour.
3. 3
   Incorporate butter using the paddle on the kitchenaid mixer.
4. 4
   Continue mixing till parmesan cheese-like consistency.
5. 5
   Add eggs and mix till incorporated.
6. 6
   The batter will be broken and not very wet.
7. 7
   Scrape half of the batter into a 10 inch pan.
8. 8
   spread evenly.
9. 9
   spread preserves over dough to within 1 inch of edge.
10. 10
    Pipe or place rolls of the remaining dough over the preserves in a diagonal lattice.
11. 11
    Place dots of remaining dough around edges.
12. 12
    paint with egg wash and sprinkle sliced almonds around edge.
13. 13
    Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes.