Impade

Ingredients

• •2 cups all-purpose flour
• •1/2 cup granulated sugar
• •1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• •2 large eggs
• •1 teaspoon lemon zest
• •7 ounces almond paste
• •2 tablespoons water or orange blossom water
• •1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the dough by mixing the flour, sugar, salt, olive oil, 1 egg, and lemon zest until smooth; chill if sticky.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, soften the almond paste with the water or orange blossom water until spreadable.

3. 3

   Roll the dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.

4. 4

   Spread or pipe a line of almond paste along the center and fold or roll the dough around it into a cylinder.

5. 5

   Cut into portions and gently shape each piece into an S.

6. 6

   Place on a lined baking sheet and brush with the remaining beaten egg.

7. 7

   Bake at 350°F/175°C for 18 to 20 minutes, until lightly golden and crisp at the edges.

8. 8

   Cool before serving.