Mock Marzipan

Directions

1. 1
   Soak the beans for 24 hours, then cook until tender in fresh, unsalted water.
2. 2
   Put them on a tin in a warm oven to get dry and floury.
3. 3
   Rub them through a sieve.
4. 4
   Beat the sugar into the bean puree; add the ground rice, warmed margarine and, finally, the flavouring.
5. 5
   Beat until smooth.
6. 6
   Any flavouring or colouring matter may be added.
7. 7
   (GR)