almond extract
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- noun
- /ˈɑlmənd ˈɛkstrækt/
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extracto de almendra
- To enhance the flavor of the cake, add a few drops of almond extract before baking.
- a teaspoon of almond extract
- a tsp of almond extract
- a cup of almond extract
It's butter, softened cinnamon, almond extract, and a little bit of salt.
- It's butter, softened cinnamon, almond extract, and a little bit of salt.
- You could add something else to the sugar like almond extract or orange peel to give it some bitterness, right?
Examples
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I used white chocolate and then used 1/2 tsp almond extract and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
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"Then we'll make the marshmallows with your favorite, almond extract instead of vanilla."
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You could add something else to the sugar like almond extract or orange peel to give it some bitterness, right?
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It's butter, softened cinnamon, almond extract, and a little bit of salt.
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I made some following your recipe, then did another batch and added pistachios and substituted almond extract.
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So you're going to add a little bit of vegetable oil and then vanilla and almond extract, then whisk together.
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Of course, one can certainly add almond extract, lemon glaze, or even chocolate chips—and these are good—but nothing beats the simplicity of a perfect pound cake with a cup of coffee or tea shared with a friend.
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She used almond extract in her cookie recipe for a rich nutty flavor.
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For the frosting, mix powdered sugar with butter and a splash of almond extract for sweetness.
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is transparently compositional: 'almond' names the source and 'extract' denotes a concentrated substance, so together they denote a concentrated almond-derived flavoring. This noun compound follows common culinary naming patterns (e.g., 'vanilla extract'), a cross-linguistically familiar format, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
The noun almond extract comes from how it is made: small pieces of almonds are soaked in alcohol to pull out their taste, creating a concentrated extract. That's why a few drops add a strong nutty 'flavor' to cakes and cookies.