Buttered Almonds Food

HOMEMADE ALMOND BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, shaking the pan halfway through, until golden and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Transfer the almonds to a food processor and add 1/2 teaspoon salt, then process until it is a smooth paste, about 5 minutes. Add the honey and continue to process until combined. With the machine still running, slowly drizzle in 2 tablespoons oil. Thin if desired with the remaining tablespoon oil.

15 DELICIOUS ALMOND RECIPES: HONEY SESAME ALMONDS & MORE!

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Place 2 tablespoons honey in a small, microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup and microwave for 15 seconds. In a large bowl, mix the honey with the remainder of the ingredients.
• Place the mixture on a parchment covered baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes. Allow to cool fully, then gently break apart the almonds. Store in an airtight container.

BUTTER ROASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• 1. position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 400°. In a small pan over low heat, melt the butter with the sugar and 1 teaspoon salt, stirring. Put the almonds in mixing bowl, scrape the butter mixture into the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat.
• 2. Scrape the almonds and anything remaining in the bowl onto a large rimmed baking sheet. Spread evenly. Roast until fragrant and darkened to a Rich Brown, 11 to 13 minutes. Any exposed almond meat should be a deep golden color. Be sure not to under cook. Remove from the oven and drizzle with a little of the olive oil and toss with 1 teaspoon salt. Let cool completely. They will get crunchier as they cool. Scrape the almonds and all the contents of the pan, there will be some yummy brown stuff, into an airtight container and store in refrigerator for a week to 10 days. Makes about 2 1/4 cups

BAKED BRIE WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the pastry sheet on a lightly floured work surface and starting from the center of the dough, roll it out into a 10-inch square. Place the brie round in the center of the dough. Fold the dough up and over the cheese, pleating the dough to enclose like a packet or purse. Trim the dough, if needed. Flip the packet over, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Whisk together the egg and water; brush the brie packet with the egg mix.
• Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the butter to a small saute pan set over medium heat. Swirl and cook until brown and the butter smells nutty, 4 to 6 minutes. Lower the heat, add the almonds and gently swirl the pan to coat with the butter and cook until the almonds are golden, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and place in a bowl so they stop cooking.
• Slice the apples and place them in a large bowl filled with water and the lemon juice.
• Remove the brie from the oven, place it on a serving board using a spatula and allow it to cool for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, dry the apple slices, slice the baguette on a bias and place them on the board.
• Pour the almonds over the brie and sprinkle with the thyme. You can also drizzle a little bit of the buttery almonds over the baguette slices. Cool about 3 minutes and serve with the fresh apple slices and sliced baguette.

BUTTER ALMOND CAKE

Steps:

• Blend 1 1/2 cups sugar and melted butter.
• Beat in eggs.
• Stir in almond and vanilla extracts.
• Add salt and flour and mix well.
• Spread batter evenly in a greased-and-floured, 9-inch round pan.
• Sprinkle with toasted almonds and sugar for garnish.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.
• (Toast almonds ahead or in oven while it is preheating.).