Poppy Seed Bars

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• ²/₃ cup milk
• ¾ tsp. ground nutmeg
• 2 oz. (½ cup) blanched, sliced, and toasted almonds
• 1½ cups poppy seeds
• 4 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 oz. (¼ cup) unsalted butter
• + 7 more ingredients
• • 9 oz. (2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 4 oz. (1 cup) confectioners’ sugar; more for dusting
  • 2 oz. (½ cup) blanched, sliced, and toasted almonds
  • 1 T bs. finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 8 oz. (1 cup) cold unsalted butter; more for the pan

Combine the poppy seeds, almonds, and lemon zest in a food processor and pulse until fine. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and add the remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture boils and thickens to a syrup, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let c...

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