Roasted Hazelnuts

Ingredients

• 150 g raw hazelnuts (about 1 cup)
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 0.25 tsp salt (fine sea salt recommended)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, toss the raw hazelnuts with olive oil and salt until they are evenly coated.

3. 3

   Roast the hazelnuts. Spread the coated hazelnuts in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until they are fragrant and lightly golden. Watch them closely in the last few minutes as they can burn very quickly.

4. 4

   Remove the skins (optional but recommended). Let the hazelnuts cool for about 5 minutes, until they are just cool enough to handle. Transfer the warm hazelnuts to a clean kitchen towel. Fold the towel over and rub them vigorously to loosen and remove the papery skins. Don't worry if some bits of skin remain; it adds a rustic touch.