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Offline ZIPPY

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How to peel almonds in the Thermi
« on: February 02, 2012, 12:39:13 am »
Good morning....I am new to the Thermomix world....and would like to know if anyone has bought natural almonds and knows how peel them in the thermomix....such a time consuming task by hand...... thanks Zippy ;D

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Re: How to peel almonds in the Thermi
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2012, 01:29:42 am »
haven't managed to peel them only blanch them and then peel by hand ... find a good movie and do it lol
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Re: How to peel almonds in the Thermi
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2012, 02:23:26 am »
It's much quicker to blanch them using the TMX than just hot water. The TMX seems to release the skins so much better.
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Re: How to peel almonds in the Thermi
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2012, 02:33:10 am »
How exactly do you blanch them in the TMX Cookie, do you start with cold water?
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Re: How to peel almonds in the Thermi
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2012, 05:06:54 am »
This is from the Festive Book on the Marzipan Stars recipe.

Place almonds in bowl and cover them with water and heat for 4 minutes at Varoma on  :-: speed 1.

I found them very easy to skin after that.
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Re: How to peel almonds in the Thermi
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2012, 08:08:08 am »
Thanks Cookie.
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Re: How to peel almonds in the Thermi
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2012, 08:27:53 am »
Thank you so much will give that a go :D