Oven Stove Top Methods For Toasting Plain Walnuts Or Other Nuts Recipes

Steps:

• FOR OVEN TOASTING, this method is good for large amounts as well as small amounts.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Do not chop or mince the walnut halves before toasting.
• Place nuts in a single layer in an ungreased, shallow pan or rimmed cookie sheet in order to prevent spillage.
• Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until the nuts are golden brown.
• Stir or shake the pan during toasting in order to aid in their browning evenly.
• Be careful not to burn the walnuts.
• Remove the pan to cool and sprinkle with optional salt.
• Toasted, deep golden-colored walnuts will continue to brown slightly after they're removed from the oven.
• FOR STOVE-TOP TOASTING, this method is good for small amounts.
• Do not chop or mince the walnut halves before toasting.
• Heat walnuts in a dry, heavy skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown and smell toasted.
• Since the nuts will burn easily in a skillet, you must stir constantly to ensure even toasting until the nuts turn a rich, golden brown.
• Remove walnuts to a plate or bowl to cool and sprinkle with optional salt.