Almond Crust

• 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup slivered blanched almonds (about 2 ounces)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 tablespoons (about) ice water

1. Blend flour, almonds, sugar and salt in processor until nuts are finely ground.
2. Add butter and cut in using on/off turns until mixture resembles coarse meal.
3. Mix in almond extract and enough water to form moist clumps.
4. Knead dough briefly on work surface to combine; flatten into disk.
5. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate until firm before rolling, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.

flour, slivered blanched almonds, sugar, salt, butter, almond extract, water

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/almond-crust-4112 (may not work)