Toasted Hazelnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Spread the nuts out on a metal baking pan or a large sheet pan with ridges.
3. 3
   Bake for 10-12 minutes or until they are very hot and fragrant.
4. 4
   Carefully dump nuts into a dish towel which you've spread across the counter - a ridged dish towel or one with some sort of embroidery works well because it provides more friction.
5. 5
   Bring the ends of the dish towel up around the still-hot hazelnuts and wrap them up like a present.
6. 6
   Using your hands, rub them between the towel and the work surface so that the friction created by the rubbing loosens the skin.
7. 7
   Discard the skins and enjoy the toasted hazelnuts whole or crush them for your favorite recipe.