The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science

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HOW TO TOAST NUTS


Toasting nuts improves their flavor by adding a


layer of complexity and their texture by making
them crunchier. There are two ways to do it.
To toast nuts in a skillet, place the nuts in a dry
skillet and cook over medium heat, tossing and
stirring constantly, until the nuts darken a few
shades. The more constantly you stir and flip, the
more evenly they’ll toast. Transfer to a bowl and
allow to cool.
To toast nuts in the oven, spread the nuts on a
rimmed baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350°F
oven, giving them a stir every few minutes, until they
darken a few shades about 10 minutes. Nuts toasted
in the oven cook more evenly than those toasted in a
skillet.

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