Bakery products are an essential part of the culinary menu during the holiday season. Among them are almonds, which enrich the taste of Christmas desserts. Although you can buy them flaked or chopped, they are often available in stores with the skin on, which is bitter. It is known that they need to be peeled before using this product, although this task does not seem to be easy. How to quickly peel almonds from the brown skin? Let’s look at the best patents.
Almond bark. It doesn’t always have to be removed
Almonds, like all nuts, are not only very tasty, but also have many valuable nutrients. Valuable substances are also found in the peel. You will find a good amount of fiber in them, which has a sensational effect on the intestines, but they are also a source of proteins, vitamins and antioxidants. Therefore, if you want to use almonds as a healthy snack, it is not necessary to remove the brown skin. Only when you want to add them to a cake, for example, sometimes you have to get rid of the skin.
A quick way to peel almonds from the brown skin
Want a quick and easy way to peel almonds from their brown skins? Simply pour them into a bowl and cover with boiling water. After 10 minutes, drain the nuts, pour cold water over them and press each piece in your fingers (you must start with the narrow side). The peel should come off without any problems.
The second method is more difficult
Heat treatment, even a short one, can cause almonds to lose some of their properties: flavor and nutrients. How can it be corrected and at the same time rid the almonds of brown skin? Even in this case, you have to soak them, but in cold water and let them stand for 12 hours. After this time, it is necessary to replace the water with fresh water and then wait another 12 hours for the almonds. Only at the end you have to drain the almonds and gently peel them with a knife, although we have to admit: it causes a bit of difficulty.
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