Recipe

Iowa Almond Bars Recipe

	Mekiess / All my dishes 1 year, 9 months ago Totally unusual almond bars, intense almond flavor, delicious Prep:20m Cook:30m Servings:20	Mekiess
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Ingredients

4 cups all purpose flour

1 tablespoon sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 cups shortening

1 egg

1/2 cup water

1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar

3 cups sugar

6 tablespoons flour

4 egg yolks

6 tablespoons milk

4 tablespoon almond extract- don't use less!

heavy whipping cream

white sugar

Directions

sift the dry ingredients and cut in shortening.

Whip together egg, water, and vinegar

Stir into the flour mixture

Divide the dough into four portions and roll into four 9x13 rectangles

Line two 9x13 pans with two of the dough rectangles.

Make the filling starting with the 3 cups of sugar.

divide the filling mixture among the two pans spreading to the corners and cover with the remaining dough rectangles

Spread some heaving whipping cream over the top of the dough and sprinkle with some white sugar

Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees, cool and cut into bars

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Comments

grandmommy 1 year, 9 months ago said:
This sounds very interesting. I love all things almond. 4T.? That sounds like a lot but I'll take your word on it! I've already printed this one. Good post!

annieamie 1 year, 6 months ago said:
I just love a recipe that makes enough food for more than a few people! This one sounds great! Thanks for posting it. Its perfect for parties!