VOLUME 1 - Kilimanjaro Foods

Orikhova Masa (Walnut Filling)
10 Servings
3/4 c butter
3/4 c powdered sugar
3/4 c walnuts (or almonds),grated
1 T whipping cream (or
-evaporated)
milk
lg egg whites
1/2 c unbleached all-purpose flour
Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg
whites and beat well. Combine the grated walnuts, cream and flour,
mixing well. If almonds are used, add a drop of almond extract.
NOTE:
Use only fresh nuts for baking. Nuts have a high oil content and
deteriorate rapidly. To maintain freshness, store large quantities
of nuts in the freezer.