Bostock with Lemon and Almonds

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 1 large loaf brioche (cut into 8 (1-inch) slices, left out overnight to stale if possible)
• ½ cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (you’ll need about 1 medium lemon for the juice and fresh lemon zest in this recipe)
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
• 1 cup almond meal (make sure it is the kind without the almond skins)
• 4 tablespoons butter with canola oil spread (or unsalted butter, softened)
• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon pure almond extract
• ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• For serving: powdered sugar (fresh berries)