Cairo Almonds

• butter or olive oil↗1 teaspoon
• blanched almonds↗1 1⁄2 cups
• coarse sea salt↗3 tablespoons
• cayenne pepper↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 225°F.

2. 2

   Toss almonds with oil and spread on a nonstick baking sheet.

3. 3

   Toast for about 45 minutes, then toss with salt while warm. Wrap tightly in foil or waxed paper and allow to sit for a couple hours, then shake off excess salt.

4. 4

   Season to taste with cayenne pepper.