Dry Roasted Almonds

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 250F.
2. 2
   Place almonds in a large mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Bring water to boil with salt in a 2 cup measuring cup heat it in the microwave until its boiling (may take 1-2 minutes).
4. 4
   Stir to make sure salt is dissolved.
5. 5
   Pour boiling mixture over almonds.
6. 6
   Stir to coat.
7. 7
   Lift almonds out of the bowl and onto a shallow pan.
8. 8
   (I use a 12x16 rimmed baking sheet.)
9. 9
   Roast in the preheated oven, stirring every 20 minutes until roasted.
10. 10
    This can take anywhere from 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
11. 11
    Toward the end, taste to check the color and flavor of the nuts.
12. 12
    Store in an airtight container once cooled.