1 c. almonds 1/2 c. water 1/4 c. milk 1/2 c. melted butter 2 c. sugar
Soak almonds for 3 hours, skin it and grind it into a coarse paste, adding 1/4 cup milk. Over medium heat, make a syrup in a saucepan by mixing 2 cups of sugar with 1/2 cup of water. When the syrup is of a thread consistency, add the paste. Keep on stirring while adding melted butter for about 15 minutes until it comes to a thicker consistency. Spread it on a greased pan. When cool, cut it into small squares. Makes 20 pieces.