Hazelnut Nougat Slices

Hazelnut Nougat Slices are fairly tall pastries; they appear quite elegant when cut precisely and evenly, with straight sides. Take great care, therefore, when cutting them. The familiar cautions to use a steady hand and a good knife, and to watch what you are doing, certainly apply here. If the pastries are cut at an angle, not only will they look clumsy and amateurish, they may even fall over on the display tray. To cut cleanly through the pâte à choux screen, use a thin, sharp chef’s kni