Hazelnut Linzer Torte

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   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Roast the hazelnuts until they smell toasty.

3. 3

   Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.

4. 4

   Rub off the skins and cool the nuts another 15 minutes.

5. 5

   In a food processor grind the nuts with the sugar until finely ground but not pasty.

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   With your hands work in the butter, flour and chocolate together.

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   Add the eggs, one at a time.

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   You just need the egg to hold the dough together; you may need only 1.

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   Butter a 13 1/2 x 5 x 2 1/2 inch deep meatloaf pan.

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    Spread about 2/3 of dough in the bottom and up the sides of the pan, spread the jam in the middle and top with more dough.

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    Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake 5 minutes more, then reduce heat to 300 and bake for 1 hour longer or 1 1/4 hours in all.

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    To test insert a cake tester in dough and it should come out dry.

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    Can be made days ahead of time.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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