How To Blanch Almonds - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb almonds, shelled
boiling water
cold water

Preparation

How to do it:
Place the almonds in a bowl.
Pour boiling water to barely cover the almonds.
Let the almonds sit for 1 minute.
Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
Pat dry and slip the skins off.
Advice:
Don't let the almonds sit in hot water too long or they will lose their crispness.
1 lb of shelled almonds = 3 cups whole or 4 cups slivered.