To Remove the Skin from Hazelnuts

The skin on hazelnuts is easier to remove after they are toasted. Place the nuts in a 400°F(205°C) oven for about 10 minutes, or until they start to turn golden. Let cool, then rub the nuts between your hands or in a kitchen towel to remove the skin. This method will not remove all of the skin on all of the nuts. For recipes where that is necessary, one option is to toast more nuts than you will need, allowing you to pick out the better-looking ones and use the others where a little remaining skin does not matter.