Sat 21 Apr 2007
Ingredients:
-2 tablespoons matzo cake meal
-3/4 cup whole blanched almonds
-3/4 cup matzo cake meal
-3/4 cup sugar
-1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
-1 teaspoon grated orange rind
-1/4 teaspoon almond extract
-3 large egg whites
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons matzo cake meal
3. Place the almonds in a food processor; pulse 3 to 4 times or until coarsely chopped
4. Lightly spoon 3/4 cup matzo cake meal into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife
5. Add 3/4 cup matzo cake meal, sugar, and remaining ingredients to almonds; pulse 3 to 4 times or just until combined
6. Using hands dusted with matzo cake meal, divide dough into 16 portions
7. Roll each portion into a ball; pinch tops to form a pear shape
8. Place on prepared baking sheet
9. Bake at 325 degrees F for 20 minutes or until lightly browned
10. Cool on a wire rack
