1. In a food processor, process cold cubed butter, flour, ground almond, powdered sugar and pinch salt. Process until crumbs are formed. Add egg and vanilla extract, process until dough is formed.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour the bottoms and sides of two 9-inch cake pans. Cover the pan bottoms with wax paper or parchment and grease the paper.

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