Linzer Pastry (Spiced Sweet Pastry)

How to make Linzer Pastry (Spiced Sweet Pastry)

Ingredients:
200g standard plain flour
½ tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground cinnamon
75g ground almonds
100g caster sugar
zest of 1 lemon
225g butter, softened
2 egg yolks
½ tsp vanilla extract

Method:
Sift flour, cloves and cinnamon together in a mixing bowl. Add almonds, sugar and lemon zest. In a large bowl, mix together butter, egg yolks and vanilla using a wooden spoon and then add dry ingredients. Continue mixing until well combined and a mass is formed. Shape into a ball, flatten and cover with plastic wrap. Place in refrigerator for approximately 1 hour or overnight.