Quail And Hazelnut Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. hazelnuts
4 quail
1/4 c. light molasses
2 oz. butter
8 oz. unsalted butter, softened
2 c. chicken stock
salt and pepper

Preparation

Grind hazelnuts in blender.
In processor, blend molasses and butter.
Chill for 1 hour.
Season and tie quail to hold in shape. Saute quail in 2 ounces of butter.
Start with breast side down, turning to brown all sides.
Finish in oven for 5 minutes at 450\u00b0. Remove quail; drain and add hazelnut butter to thicken.
Season with salt and pepper.