Masson's Almond Torte

Instructions

1. 1

   With an electric mixer in a mixer bowl, cream the butter at medium-high speed until very pale in color. Add the sugar gradually and keep mixing until there's no grittiness.

2. 2

   Add the egg and flour and blend on medium-low speed. Add almond extract and mix until it disappears.

3. 3

   With a wooden spoon, mix nuts in and roll into a cylinder. Wrap in aluminum foil and freeze for three hours.

4. 4

   Slice into pieces about a half-inch thick. Serve two per person.