Ground hazelnut powder is the perfect ingredient for cakes and desserts. There are various devices that are suitable for chopping nuts. However, some aspects are important so that no mush is created.
How to grind hazelnuts correctly?
To grind hazelnuts, use a hand-operated or electric coffee grinder, processing the nuts at intervals and adjusting the grind from coarse to fine. Sift occasionally to separate fine powder from coarse pieces. Cool nuts in advance to avoid heating.
Purchasing Tips
You can determine the quality of the goods with a few tricks. Also consider the type of packaging. After you buy it, you will notice how fresh the products are based on the color. The yellower the nut flesh is, the older it is.
What you should pay attention to:
- Nuts that rattle when shaken are no longer fresh
- Mesh packaging ensures better air circulation than plastic
- Fat old nuts give off a rancid smell
- Shells with gray or black discoloration indicate mold
Processing
Make sure you take enough breaks during processing and proceed at intervals. This will prevent the fat from separating from the pulp too quickly and you end up with pulp instead of powder. Allow the grinder to cool down between operations, as the hot material can negatively affect the taste of the nut powder. To prevent heating, you can put the nuts in a freezer bag and freeze them in the freezer.
Suitable devices:
- Hand-operated nut and almond mill that is screwed to the edge of the table
- Moulinette with sharp cutting knives
- Chopper or magic wand from ESGE
Hand-operated coffee grinder
The mill from grandmother's time is sufficient for small quantities. First set the grinder to a coarse grind and process the nuts in several steps. Shake the powder through a fine sieve so that any coarse pieces of nuts are caught and the fine-grained flour trickles through. You can then grind the pieces separately.
Tip
The oil settles easily in the grinder. After you have finished chopping the nuts, grind a portion of rice grains in the mill. They loosen the fat and clean the mill.
Electric Coffee Grinder
Processing with an electrically operated model requires less effort. Here, too, you should work your way from a coarse to a fine level in intervals in order to achieve a loose nut flour at the end. The longer you extend the grinding process, the finer-grained the flour becomes.
