How to Roast Almonds

Do you know how to roast almonds? This page details a quick, easy and cost-effective step by step method of roasting almonds in your own kitchen that will make you think twice before you ever buy roasted Almonds from a supermarket again. Read on to learn how to roast almonds step by step.

This is a page dedicated to providing you with all the information you will need to roast almonds. There is more than one way to roast almonds, this page primarily focuses on an Olive Oil (wet) roasted recipe. Links to Recipe variants are additionally provided for options such as Cinnamon Roasted Almonds, Dry Roasted Almonds, Chocolate Roasted Almonds and Soy Sauce Roasted Almonds, and others.

Once you have roasted your almonds, you have an extensive choice as to how to use them. Roast Almonds can simply be eaten on their own, added to meat dishes, sauces, curries, cakes and dessertshttp://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,176,155170-255196,00.html. Roasted Almonds are great for vegetarians too, options include Almond Curry, Almond Tofu and Almond Ice Cream.http://www.facebook.com/pages/Almond-Curry/75833283641http://www.grouprecipes.com/sr/40961/almond-tofu/recipe/

The Almond Tree (Prunus dulcis) bears a dry fruit which is eaten as a nut. This nut, the almond, is excellent whether eaten raw or roastedhttp://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Prunus+dulcishttp://www.fotosearch.com/STK111/dpl1893/http://www.raysahelian.com/almond.html. Almonds have considerable health giving qualities, being high in Zinc and Protein and also offering Vitamin E, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus and Iron.http://www.nutsonline.com/nuts/almonds/roasted-no-salt.html

In September,2007 an Almond Pasteurization law came into force, This requires all almonds produced in North America to be pasteurized. Typically there are two methods of pasteurization, steam or ethylene oxide processinghttp://www.naturalgrocers.com/almond_pasteurization-health_article-111.html. This law was implemented to prevent any further Salmonella outbreaks, after previous outbreaks caused by almonds in 2000 and 2004.http://www.ottawaskeptics.org/forum?func=view&catid=3&id=3405

Roasting almonds brings out their flavor, and is a first step in many almond recipes. You need to watch them carefully while they are roasting, however, as they burn easily.

Required Ingredients

A basic roasted almond recipe needs very minimal ingredients:

1. 350g/12oz Organic Whole Pasteurized Sweet Almonds, with the skin on

Note: There are two main types of almond, sweet and bitter.http://www.chow.com/ingredients/265 The sweet almond is used for this recipe. It is illegal to sell the bitter almond in the USA and many other countries as it is poisonous, even in small quantities, and may result in death, especially among the very young.http://organicjar.com/2009/1105/

1. 3 tablespoons of light olive oil, vegetable oil or butter (depending upon availability / taste preference)
   
   

Required equipment:

• Roasting tray, baking pan or skillet
• Slotted spoon
• Oven or stove-top
• Pastry brush
• Aluminium foil
• Kitchen roll/paper
• Colander/sieve
  
  

Optional toppings, add according to taste:

Roast Almonds can be served in a multitude of ways, add toppings according to your own taste. Optional toppings added will depend upon what variant roasted almonds meal you require. Variant Recipes are detailed later on this page:

• Cayenne
• Paprika
• Sea Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic Powder
• Cloves, Cinnamon or Allspice
• Sugar,(brown or white)
• Honey
• Ginger

Provided below is the method required to take the Pasteurized Almonds to being a perfect roasted dish for all the family:

1. Pre-heat your oven to 180C/350F/Gas mark 4
2. Cover the roasting tray with aluminium foil
3. Wash your almonds to remove any dirt/impurities
4. Pour the Almonds onto the baking tray and spread the almonds out
5. With the pastry brush evenly spread the oil or melted butter over your Almonds (this can be done by hand if you do not have a pastry brush)
6. Cook in your oven (or on a stovetop) for 12-15 minutes. Check frequently as Almonds are prone to burning. Time required will vary from oven to oven. Stir frequently to ensure even cooking of your batch of Almonds
7. When you're happy the Almonds are cooked to your satisfaction, pour them into a colander/sieve and leave to rest for 2-3 minutes. This will drain through any excess fluid.
8. Next take the slotted spoon and place the Almonds onto some kitchen paper, to drain them well
9. The Almonds can now be eaten as they are, or a wide range of toppings can be added according to taste

There are many variations on roasting almonds, enough to cater for the majority of tastes. The Almond is extremely versatile, but a lot of recipes hinge upon having gone through the Roasting process first.

Whether you like sweet, savory, spicy, plain salted, chocolate or would like a healthy option, we have a wide variety of choices in the list below:

1. A Healthy Way to Roast Almonds: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodtip&dbid=43
2. Cinnamon-Roasted Almonds: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cinnamon-Roasted-Almonds/Detail.aspx
3. Salted Roasted Almonds Recipe: http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=663050
4. Roasted Almonds Recipe: http://www.nutsonline.com/recipes/roasted-almonds-recipe.html
5. Dry Roasted Almonds Recipe: http://gourmet.lovetoknow.com/How_to_Roast_Almonds
6. Tamari Soy Sauce Roasted Almonds Recipe: http://www.stillwatersgroup.com/recipes/tamari_roasted_almonds.htm
7. Honey Roasted Almonds Recipe: http://www.grouprecipes.com/32252/honey-roasted-almonds.html Honey Roasted Almonds Recipe
8. Rosemary Rosted Almonds Recipe:http://www.astray.com/recipes/?show=Rosemary%20roasted%20almonds
9. Cocoa Roasted Almonds Recipe:http://www.blisstree.com/chocolatebytes/emeralds-cocoa-roast-almonds/
10. Chile Roasted Almonds Recipe:http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Chile-Roasted-Almonds-350747
11. Sweet and Spicy Almonds Recipe:http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Sweet-and-Spicy-Almonds/Detail.aspx
12. Sugar Spiced Almonds Recipe:http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Sugar-Spiced-Almonds/Detail.aspx