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Toasted Almonds

Blanched almonds cut into slivers or chopped and toasted dry in a pan or oven for decorating cakes.

Source: Henriette Schønberg Erken, Stor kokebok, 1914-utg. s. 523 (falt i det fri)

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About the dish

A short direction for cake decoration from the chapter "Cakes for dessert" in "Stor kokebok" (1914). The amount of almonds is not given in the original.

How to make it

  1. 1

    Blanch the almonds

    Blanch the almonds in boiling water and remove the skins.

  2. 2

    Cut up

    Cut the almonds into thin slivers lengthwise, or chop them.

  3. 3

    Toast

    Toast the almonds in a dry frying pan on the stovetop, or on a tray in the oven. Stir constantly so they do not burn.

  4. 4

    Use

    Use the toasted almonds to decorate cakes.

Changes from the original

No amount is given in the original; here the almonds are listed without a measurement. The method is divided into steps and "frying pan on the stove" is rendered as frying pan on the stovetop.

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Fra19141949Modernisert
Til19141949Modernisert
1914 (korrekturlest, s. 523) → 1949 (korrekturlest, s. 604)~46% av teksten endretfjernetlagt til
Søte mandler. De skoldede skåldede mandler skjæres i tynde tynne strimler langs efter eller hakkes og ristes i tør stekepande oppaa tørr stekepanne oppå komfyren eller paa på plate i stekeovnen. Røres stadig i, saa mandlerne så mandlene ikke blir brændt. brent. Anvendes til pyntning pynting av kaker.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I toast the almonds properly?
Blanch and skin the almonds, cut them into thin slivers lengthwise or chop them. Toast them in a dry frying pan on the stove, or on a tray in the oven. Stir constantly so they do not burn.
What are toasted almonds used for?
They are used to decorate cakes and desserts, according to the recipe in Schønberg Erken's "Stor kokebok" (1914), p. 523.
Do I need fat in the pan?
No, the almonds are toasted in a dry frying pan without fat. The most important thing is to stir constantly, since almonds burn quickly.
How long does it take?
Allow about 20 minutes in all, including blanching and cutting. The toasting itself goes quickly, so watch closely the whole time.

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