This is how it works in the oven or in the pan

Roasting almonds: the possibilities

Roasted almonds are packaged in the supermarket, but the aroma from the bag is no substitute for the scent of freshly roasted almonds. Buy unroasted almonds and refine the stone fruits easily at home. You can choose between two options for how you want to roast almonds:

• in a pan
• in the oven

Both variants produce a nice result. The decision is therefore less a question of taste than of the preferred process.

Roast the almonds in the pan

To roast the almonds on the stove, you need a sufficiently large, coated pan and some time. Prepare the almonds as follows:

1. Place the pan on the plate and turn the stove on to medium level.
2. Let the pan get hotter first.
3. Just add the almonds, no oil is required.
4. Toast the almonds for about three minutes.
5. Do not leave the almonds unattended. It is better to stir them without interruption so that they don't burn and the roasting takes place evenly.
6. As soon as they are light brown and smell nice, the almonds can be removed.
7. Place the hot almonds on a plate to cool down.

Roast the almonds in the oven

Almonds are easy to roast in the oven. The capacity of a baking tray is also so large that a huge portion can be prepared in it.

• Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius
• Spread the almond on a baking sheet and place in the oven
• Roast in about 10 minutes
• stir occasionally

Spicy and sweet additions

The nutty taste of roasted almonds can score on its own, but also benefits from other flavoring components. You can get sweet almonds by adding honey, while a few drops of seasoning oil make for spicy almonds.

Roast the ground almonds

Some baking recipes say that roasted ground almonds should be used. That doesn't have to be a deterrent, because the almonds you buy in stores can be easily roasted at home. A coated pan is ideal for this. The process is as described above for whole almonds, only the roasting time will be a little shorter.

By the way, you can also toast sliced ​​almonds or almond sticks in this way. When roasted, they are a great addition to cakes and desserts.

Conclusion for quick readers

• In the pan: coated pan; without oil; preheated; medium heat; approx. 3 minutes
• Procedure: stir the almonds constantly; until they are lightly browned; Let cool down on a plate
• Tip: Do not let the almonds get too brown, they will taste bitter
• In the oven: on the baking sheet; at 160 degrees Celsius; approx. 10 mins; turn occasionally
• Salty variant: mix beforehand with the beaten egg white and roll in 1 teaspoon of salt per 500 grams
• Refine: By adding honey when roasting or afterwards with a spicy oil
• Ground almonds: can be roasted in the pan; also sliced ​​and sliced ​​almonds
• Use: As a snack; ground almonds or pieces for cakes and desserts