GRANDMA MEIFERT'S AUSTRIAN NUT
TORTE
 
1 qt. flour, sifted
1 c. butter
1/2 tsp. baking powder
Pinch of salt
2 egg yolks
Water

Sift dry ingredients, cut in butter as for pie crust. Add egg yolks. Add enough water to make a stiff paste. Divide in half, roll, cut rather thick and line a large baking pan with one sheet coming up the sides.

FILLING:

6 egg whites
4 egg yolks
1/2 lb. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 lb. nut meats, finely chopped
Grated rind or one orange
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat yolks until light in a mixing bowl. Add the sugar and beat until smooth. Fold in nuts, orange rind, vanilla and baking powder. Beat egg whites until real stiff and fold into the yolk mixture. Pour over pastry in pan, cover with a second sheet and bake at 400 degrees about 40 minutes. Cover with a thin powder sugar icing when cool.

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