Authentic Norwegian Kransekake

• Almonds3 Cups
• Egg White4
• Powdered Sugar4 cups
• Powdered Sugar2 cups
• Egg White1
• Lemon Juice1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1

   Grind almonds in an almond grinder or food processor.

2. 2

   Mix almonds and powdered sugar together in a large mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Add three of the egg whites and knead the dough together with your hands until it comes together in a ball.

4. 4

   Wrap in cling film and leave in the fridge for at least an hour, preferably until the next day.

5. 5

   Grease the kransekake forms thoroughly and coat with semolina, flour, or bread crumbs.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 210°C (410°F) top and bottom heat.

7. 7

   Divide the dough into six sections.

8. 8

   Slowly add the remaining egg white to the dough and knead it until you can roll it into long sausages about as thick as your index finger.

9. 9

   Fill the forms with the dough sausages, pinching the ends together to make rings.

10. 10

    Set the forms on a baking sheet and back in the middle of the oven for about 10 – 12 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.