Torta Fregolotti

Preheat oven to 350F. In a mixing bowl, stir together almonds, flour, sugar, salt, and lemon peel. With a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle with lemon juice and brandy and mix lightly with a fork until blended. Mixture should be crumbly. Spread mixture in a greased and flour-dusted 12-inch pizza pan or a 9 by 13-inch baking pan; do not press into pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until browned. Let cool completely in pan on a rack. When cookie is cooled, wrap well (either in or out of pan) and let stand for at least a day. To serve, break into chunks. Store airtight.

Makes about 24

Things you may need to make this recipe:

Waring Pro Stainless Steel Blender MBB518

Chromed Cooking Rack