Nougat with Pistachios
Baking and Desserts • Turkish
Description
Recipe taken from a culinary magazine.
Ingredients
- Egg white 2 pieces
- Pistachios 5 oz
- Honey 5 oz
- Sugar 15 oz
- Light Molasses 0 oz
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Toast the pistachios in a dry skillet.
Step 2
If the nuts are very large, they can be chopped with a knife.
Step 3
In a deep saucepan, pour in 135 ml of water and add the sugar.
Step 4
Place on high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Boil the syrup for 12 minutes from the moment it starts boiling. Add the honey and molasses and cook until the syrup reaches 285°F.
Step 5
Whip the cooled egg whites with a mixer until stiff peaks form. Then, while continuing to whip, slowly pour in the hot syrup in a thin stream.
Step 6
Continue to whip the mixture until it becomes glossy and cools to room temperature. Add the nuts and mix well.
Step 7
Line a mold with plastic wrap.
Step 8
Spread the mixture evenly and smooth it out with a spatula. Cover with plastic wrap.
Step 9
Cool the nougat with nuts to room temperature and place it in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Step 10
Cut the nougat with a knife dipped in hot water.
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