This gorgeous Linzer torte will be the talk of the dinner party, the holiday gathering or the potluck supper.
Instructions
1
Form the dough
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In a large bowl, combine the flour, hazelnuts, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and ground cloves. Then, cut in the cubes of butter and work the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add the eggs and lemon zest, stirring until the blend forms into a ball.
3
Chill the dough
4
Divide this ball into fourths and cover. Refrigerate them for three to four hours or until chilled.
5
Begin to form the torte
6
Remove two portions of dough from the refrigerator and press each into an ungreased 9-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Spread 2/3 cup of jam over each.
7
Form the lattice design
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Between two sheets of lightly floured wax paper, roll one portion of the remaining dough into a 10x6-inch rectangle. Cut six 1-inch wide strips and arrange these in a lattice design over the jam. Then, repeat the process with remaining dough (return dough to the refrigerator if needed).
9
Bake the tortes
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Bake the torte at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes or until the jam is bubbly and the crust is browned. Cool them completely andthen dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired.
