Roasted nuts in spiced dough

Delicious Spiced Dough Coated Nuts Recipe

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 25 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4-6

If you are looking for a savory and easy-to-make snack, this spiced dough coated nuts recipe is the perfect choice. Soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside, these nuts are ideal to be served as an appetizer or as a healthy snack at any time of the day.

Ingredients:

- 250g nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts, or mixed nuts)
- 150g flour
- 50g cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin (optional)
- 200ml beer (choose a light beer or lager for a milder taste)
- Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Preparing the ingredients: Start by preheating the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper to prevent the nuts from sticking.

2. Mixing the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, sweet paprika, garlic powder, and cumin well. These spices will give your nuts an intense and flavorful taste.

3. Making the dough: Gradually add the beer to the flour mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk or spatula. Continue to add beer until you achieve a homogeneous dough, but not too liquid. The consistency should be similar to that of a thicker pancake batter.

4. Soaking the nuts: Add the nuts to the spiced dough, ensuring they are all well coated. Allowing the nuts to sit in the dough for a few minutes will help them absorb the flavors.

5. Frying the nuts: In a deep skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Use a spoon to transfer the nuts into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the nuts for 3-5 minutes, or until the dough turns golden and crunchy. Remove the nuts with a spatula and let them drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

6. Baking the nuts: Transfer the fried nuts to the prepared tray and bake them in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until they become crispy and aromatic. You can flip them once during baking to ensure even browning.

7. Serving: Allow the nuts to cool slightly before serving. For an extra flavor boost, you can sprinkle some chopped fresh herbs, like rosemary or thyme. These spiced dough coated nuts are excellent alongside a glass of beer or white wine.

Practical tips:

- Experiment with different types of nuts: almonds and cashews can provide a different texture and interesting taste.
- For a spicy kick, add a little chili powder to the spiced dough.
- If you want a healthier version, you can bake the nuts in the oven without frying in oil, simply coating them with the dough and baking directly on the baking tray.

This spiced dough coated nuts recipe is quick and simple, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself on a quiet evening at home. Try it and enjoy the perfect combination of flavors and textures!

 Ingredients: Half a kilogram of halves/quarters of nuts (peanuts, hazelnuts, pistachios), two tablespoons of flour, two of starch, a lot of salt, sweet and hot paprika, pepper, allspice, cumin - ground, and about a quarter of a glass of beer.