The recipe states to toast the hazelnuts. Should I rub off the skins in a towel after toasting them before using them in the pesto?

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thirschfeld · Answer

I always remove the skins with a towel or sieve, depending on my mood,  otherwise they get caught in your throat and give you that weird cough.

melissav · Answer

I believe Amanda and Merrill removed the skins but I'll admit that I took the lazy route and didn't.

boulangere · Answer

The easiest way to remove the skins is to roll the hazelnuts around in a sieve.

JessicaBakes · Answer

If the recipe doesn't specify, it's probably not necessary. Some people do find the taste of the skins quite bitter, so if you're one of them, that step certainly wouldn't hurt

The recipe states to toast the hazelnuts. Should I rub off the skins in a towel after toasting them before using them in the pesto?

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