How to Roast Hazelnuts

Hazelnuts are a delicious addition to a variety of dishes. Roasting them brings out the distinct flavor and aroma, adding depth to what could be a boring meal. It only takes a few minutes and a little supervision to perfectly roast hazelnuts.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Hazelnuts Skillet (saucepan) or baking sheet Spatula Oil (optional) Salt (optional)

1. Choose whether to roast hazelnuts dry or with a small amount of oil. You can also choose between doing it in a pan or on a baking sheet. Because it doesn't take long and requires a high degree of concentration, the pan is usually the recommended technique.

2. Spread the hazelnuts out in a single layer across the pan or baking sheet. If you choose to use oil, coat the nuts evenly with a tablespoon of oil before arranging them in the pan or baking sheet. The type of oil you use is entirely your preference.

3. Roast the nuts on medium heat (or about 350 degrees F), stirring frequently, until lightly browned. It should not take more than 10 minutes.

4. Remove the hazelnuts from the heat and cool them on a paper towel. Add salt to taste, if desired.

Tips & Warnings

• If the hazelnuts still have their skin, fold them up in a dish towel and rub them together. The skins will come off the nut easily when they are properly toasted.

• Stirring frequently is absolutely necessary, as they will burn quickly if allowed to stay sedentary. Do not attempt to roast any nuts until you can devote attention to the roasting process.