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Dutch Almond Squares

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)70.3423
Energy (kCal)3287.4727
Carbohydrates (g)232.5345
Total fats (g)241.7648
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. | 2. In a large mixer bowl, cream the butter slightly, then gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and beat for 2 minutes. | 3. Beat in the egg and egg yolk, stir in the flour and 3/4 tsp of salt by hand. | 4. Spread the mixture into an ungreased glass 13x9-inch baking pan, making a smooth layer. | 5. Bake the crust for 15 minutes, until it is set but not brown. | 6. In a food processor, mix together 1 cup of sugar, the almond paste, lemon juice, vanilla and the remaining 1/4 tsp salt; reserve. | 7. In a large mixer bowl, beat the egg whites till frothy, then sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar over the whites and continue beating until stiff peaks form. | 8. By hand, fold the almond paste mixture into the egg whites with a rubber spatula and spread over the baked crust. | 9. Sprinkle the almonds on top and bake the cookies for 25 minutes or until golden brown. | 10. Cool partially and cut the cookies while still warm into 48 narrow bars. | 11. These freeze well. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    butter 1/2 cup 684.0 31.428 21.372 57.6
    sugar 1 1/2 1/2 granulated 479.7 90.012 15.015 7.4879999999999995
    sugar 2 tablespoons granulated 479.7 90.012 15.015 7.4879999999999995
    egg yolk 1 54.74 0.6103 2.6962 4.5118
    egg yolk 1 54.74 0.6103 2.6962 4.5118
    purpose flour 1 cup - - - -
    salt 1 teaspoon - - - -
    almond paste 1 cup 1039.66 108.5287 20.43 62.9698
    lemon juice 2 teaspoons 2.2367 0.7015 0.0356 0.0244
    vanilla extract 1 teaspoon 12.095999999999998 0.5313 0.0025 0.0025
    egg white 3 51.48 0.7227 10.790999999999999 0.1683
    almond 1/2 cup chopped 963.56 0.0 0.0 109.0

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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