Almond Crumb Crust

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons blanched almonds, finely ground
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into small pieces

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, almonds, sugar, and salt.
2. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with a few larger clumps remaining.
3. Using your fingers, squeeze the mixture together to create pea-size to 3/4-inch pieces.
4. If not using right away, cover and chill until ready to proceed.

flour, blanched almonds, sugar, salt, unsalted butter

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/almond-crumb-crust-390367 (may not work)