Title: Toasted almond ring
 Categories: Desserts
      Yield: 8 Servings
 
      1 c  Finely ground almonds
      3 c  Flour
      2 ts Baking powder
      1 c  Butter
      3 ea Eggs
      1 c  Pure maple syrup
  1 2/3 c  Apple juice
  1 1/2 ts Almond extract
 
  Almonds should be ground to powder consistency in coffee grinder,
  blender or food processor.  Toast ground almonds in moderate oven for
  5 minutes. Stir together flour and baking powder.  Cut in butter
  until crumbly. Add eggs and maple syrup; beat until smooth.  Add
  juice, almond extract and almonds.  Turn into a lightly oiled 10-inch
  tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes, until it tests done
  with a toothpick. Cool at least 10 minutes, then turn upside down
  onto serving plate. Serves 8