Toasted Hazelnuts

Method

1. I

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. II

   Spread the nuts out on a metal baking pan or a large sheet pan with ridges.

3. III

   Bake for 10-12 minutes or until they are very hot and fragrant.

4. IV

   Carefully dump nuts into a dish towel which you've spread across the counter - a ridged dish towel or one with some sort of embroidery works well because it provides more friction.

5. V

   Bring the ends of the dish towel up around the still-hot hazelnuts and wrap them up like a present.

6. VI

   Using your hands, rub them between the towel and the work surface so that the friction created by the rubbing loosens the skin.

7. VII

   Discard the skins and enjoy the toasted hazelnuts whole or crush them for your favorite recipe.