Hazelnut Praline

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly oil baking sheet.
2. 2
   Combine sugar and 1/4 cup water in heavy medium saucepan.
3. 3
   Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
4. 4
   Increase heat and boil without stirring until syrup turns golden, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 8 minutes.
5. 5
   Add hazelnuts and stir until well coated, about 1 minute.
6. 6
   Carefully pour hot praline onto prepared baking sheet.
7. 7
   Cool until praline hardens.
8. 8
   Break praline into pieces.
9. 9
   Transfer to resealable plastic bag.
10. 10
    Using rolling pin or mallet, coarsely crush praline.
11. 11
    (Can be made 1 month ahead.
12. 12
    Store airtight and freeze.)