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HOW TO BLANCH, SPLIT, & SLIVER ALMONDS

Steps:

• * Additionally 1 fine bladed knife to split & sliver (if needed).
• Boil water and pour over almonds in a small bowl.
• Leave for 2-3 minutes then drain.
• When cool enough to handle squeeze the nut and the kernel will pop out of its skin.
• Use as required.
• To Split:.
• Separate the two halves with the knife.
• Use as required.
• To Sliver:.
• Soak them a little longer when blanching to soften the kernel.
• Cut them into 3-4 slivers.
• Dry out slivers in a 300F/150C oven.
• Use as required.

HOW TO BLANCH ALMONDS

Steps:

• How to do it:.
• Place the almonds in a bowl.
• Pour boiling water to barely cover the almonds.
• Let the almonds sit for 1 minute.
• Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
• Pat dry and slip the skins off.
• Advice:.
• Don't let the almonds sit in hot water too long or they will lose their crispness.
• 1 lb of shelled almonds = 3 cups whole or 4 cups slivered.