Ev's Skorpas

Name: Ev's Skorpas
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 113 grams 1/2 cup butter, cut into chunks, at room temperature; 1 large egg white; 2 larges eggs; 710 milliliters all-purpose flour; 1 Tbsp ground cardamom (see note above); 79 milliliters half-and-half; 59 milliliters slivered almonds; 237 milliliters sugar

Ev's Skorpas might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One serving contains 141 calories, 3g of protein, and 5g of fat. This recipe serves 24. Only From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. A mixture of flour, sugar, half-and-half, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

In a bowl, with a mixer on medium speed, beat butter and 1 cup sugar until well blended. Beat in the 2 whole eggs and the almond extract until completely incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.

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Almond Extract

Egg

Butter

Sugar

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Blender

Bowl

In a small bowl, stir together flour, cardamom, and baking powder; stir or beat into butter mixture along with half-and-half (dough will be stiff). Divide dough equally between two buttered and floured 9- by 5-inch loaf pans and spread or pat level.

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Baking Powder

Cardamom

Butter

Spread

Dough

All Purpose Flour

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Loaf Pan

Bowl

Beat the egg white until foamy and brush over tops of dough.

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Egg Whites

Dough

Sprinkle evenly with the almonds and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.

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Almonds

Sugar

Bake in a 350 oven until tops are golden, 25 to 30 minutes.

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Oven

Let cool on a rack for 5 minutes, then invert pans to release loaves onto rack.

Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 20 minutes.

With a serrated knife, cut loaves crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices and arrange on a 10- by 15-inch baking sheet. Return to a 325 oven and bake until golden brown and firm to the touch, about 25 minutes longer.

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Serrated Knife