WHEN THE RECIPE CALLS FOR TOASTED NUTS

Toasting or roasting improves the flavor of every nut. Store toasted nuts in the freezer, tightly sealed in plastic bags

Y Preheat oven to 325ºF. Spread the nuts on a large on a baking sheet in a single

     layer– they will toast evenly

Y Place the sheet into the preheated oven. It takes about 8-10 minutes.

Y Nuts will toast quicker on a dark baking sheet

Y Immediately remove from baking sheet to a platter or to another baking sheet –

     they continue to cook on the hot pan and will burn and taste bitter.

Y Cool the nuts before grinding in a food processor or chopper, or they  turn to

     paste – Use Pulse When Grinding and you will have perfect ground nutmeats