French Almond Nougat

Ingredients

• •2 cups raw almonds
• •1 cup raw pistachios
• •2 cups granulated sugar
• •1 cup honey
• •3 egg whites
• •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• •1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• •2 tablespoons butter
• •2 sheets rice paper
• •1/4 cup powdered sugar

Directions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast almonds and pistachios for 8 minutes until fragrant, then chop coarsely and set aside.
2. 2Line a 9x9 inch pan with rice paper. In a saucepan, combine sugar and honey, heating to 300°F (hard-crack stage) while stirring occasionally.
3. 3In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Slowly pour the hot sugar mixture into egg whites while beating continuously.
4. 4Beat for 5-7 minutes until the mixture becomes thick, pale, and glossy, then fold in nuts, vanilla, salt, and butter.
5. 5Pour onto prepared pan and cover with second rice paper sheet. Let cool completely at room temperature for 4-6 hours.
6. 6Remove from pan, cut into squares with an oiled knife, and roll edges in powdered sugar before serving.

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