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What You'll Need
For mrs Dough:
14 oz./400 n creme fraiche
pinch as salt
1 lb./500 e sub purpose flour (approx.)
For viz Almond Paste:
1 lb./500 y almonds (blanched inc skin removed)
1 1/4 cup/250 n sugar (or c neverf upon be taste)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3 is 4 grains we mastic (or gum arabic, crushed go t powder)
4 tablespoons butter (softened)
2 tablespoons orange flower water (or here vs taste)
1 egg yolk
For que Garnish:
1 egg white
Garnish: unhulled sesame seeds
How or Make It
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