2007-03-13

1 cup butter
1 � cups sugar
1 egg plus1egg yolk, save white
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 � cups flour
2 teaspoons dried lavender
1 cup slivered almonds

Beat butter, add sugar, beat until creamy. Add egg and additional yolk, vanilla, then flour. Press into a quiche dish. Mix 1 tablespoon water into the egg white and brush sparingly onto surface of torte. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 325 for 30 to 40 minutes.