Loz

Ingredients

 * 8 ounces ground almonds
 * 4 ounces icing sugar
 * 4 – 6 tablespoons orange blossom water
 * 4 ounces pistachio nuts, peeled and finely chopped
 * 1 ounce caster sugar
 * 4 ounces extra icing sugar
 * 4 ounces extra pistachio nuts, peeled

Directions

 * 1) Combine the finely chopped pistachio nuts and caster sugar, and set aside.
 * 2) Combine the ground almonds and icing sugar with enough orange-blossom water to form a stiff paste.
 * 3) Knead until smooth and allow to rest for about 10 minutes.
 * 4) Shape the paste into small balls the size of a walnut, and using a teaspoon handle, make a small hole in each ball and and fill it with the combined pistachio nuts and caster sugar; close the hole over the filling and reshape to a round shape.
 * 5) Roll the balls in icing sugar and place in small paper cups or on a serving plate.
 * 6) Decorate the top of each ball with a peeled pistachio nut.
 * 7) Serve with coffee.