Raspberry Almond Muffins
["5 oz. almond paste", "1/2 c. butter, softened", "3/4 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. almond extract", "2 c. flour", "1 c. buttermilk", "1/4 c. raspberry preserves"]
["Cut almond paste into 12 pieces and pat each piece into a round disk.", "Beat butter until creamy.", "Beat in sugar until pale. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then mix in baking powder, baking soda and almond extract.", "Fold in 1 cup flour, then buttermilk and 1 cup flour.", "Spoon 2 tablespoons batter into each cup.", "Top with level teaspoon of preserves, then piece of almond paste.", "Top with another 2 tablespoons batter.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes. Makes 12."]
["almond paste", "butter", "sugar", "eggs", "baking powder", "baking soda", "almond extract", "flour", "buttermilk", "raspberry preserves"]