Ground almonds are made by grinding ground sweet almonds in a food processor or blender. Once the untoasted almonds have been processed, they will look like a fluffy powdery type ingredient.
What are flaked almonds?
These are sliced blanched almonds.
What are blanched almonds?
These are almonds that have had their skins removed.
How do I blanch almonds?
1. Place your raw almonds into a pan of boiling water.
2. Leave them in there for 60 seconds. (If you leave them any longer they will go soft).
3. Remove the pan from the heat, pour the water and almonds over a sieve or colander and let them drain.
4. Run cold water over them.
5. Dab them dry with kitchen towel, you should see the skins have now shrivelled and softened.
6. You can now remove the skin by squeezing the almonds between your thumb and forefinger.
7. If you squeeze too hard, they'll fire around your kitchen, so please be gentle!
Notes:
Almonds contain Vitamin E, essential fatty acids, calcium and zinc; they are nutritious, packed with healthy goodness and are a fabulous baking ingredient. They can be a real mood booster when added to dark chocolate! So if you fancy some how's about trying our Chocolate Macaroon or Orange and Almond Cake Recipes.
Important: ALWAYS ensure the recipient does not have a nut allergy.
What are flaked almonds?
These are sliced blanched almonds.
What are blanched almonds?
These are almonds that have had their skins removed.
How do I blanch almonds?
1. Place your raw almonds into a pan of boiling water.
2. Leave them in there for 60 seconds. (If you leave them any longer they will go soft).
3. Remove the pan from the heat, pour the water and almonds over a sieve or colander and let them drain.
4. Run cold water over them.
5. Dab them dry with kitchen towel, you should see the skins have now shrivelled and softened.
6. You can now remove the skin by squeezing the almonds between your thumb and forefinger.
7. If you squeeze too hard, they'll fire around your kitchen, so please be gentle!
Notes:
Almonds contain Vitamin E, essential fatty acids, calcium and zinc; they are nutritious, packed with healthy goodness and are a fabulous baking ingredient. They can be a real mood booster when added to dark chocolate! So if you fancy some how's about trying our Chocolate Macaroon or Orange and Almond Cake Recipes.
How to make Chocolate Macaroons Tutorial
How to make Chocolate Macaroons Preheat the oven to: Fan Assisted: 180°C Regular oven: 190-200ºC (Approx) Fahrenheit: 356F Gas Mark 4 Ingredients: 75g/2 ½ oz Plain cooking chocolate 125g / 4 oz ground almonds 125g / 4 oz caster sugar ¼ teaspoon of Almond essence 1 tablespoon cocoa powder...
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How to make an Orange and Almond Cake Tutorial
Here is a step by step tutorial with pictures showing you how to make Orange and Almond Cake. Preheat the oven: 150°C Fan Assisted 170-180°C Conventional Oven Gas Mark 2 302F Ingredients: 3 Medium Eggs 200g / 7oz Caster sugar 200g / 7oz Ground Almonds 25g / 0.8oz of Plain flour Teaspoon of...
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Important: ALWAYS ensure the recipient does not have a nut allergy.
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