How long does it take to make Homemade Nut Butter?
Toast the nuts in a single layer in a 170–180°C (340–355°F) oven for about 10 minutes, until golden.
Step by Step
| # | What to do | How long |
|---|
| 1 | Grind the almonds in a food processor for about 5 minutes | 5 min |
| 2 | Add the salt and process 2–3 more minutes | 2 min |
How to Tell It's Done
- until a smooth nut butter forms
- until the spread is smooth and even
Tips
- At first the nuts grind into crumbs and then into clumps: keep grinding, stopping now and then to scrape down the sides, until the oils are released and the mass turns into a paste.
- In a food processor, grind in short pulses and check between pulses: it's easy to go from coarse to paste. (Sesame for tahini, on the other hand, is ground continuously.)
More Ways
- Grind in a powerful food processor 5–8 minutes, stopping now and then to scrape down the sides; almonds take much longer.
- First crumbs, then clumps, and finally a paste: the longer you grind, the more oil is released; if the mass is dry, add neutral oil a teaspoon at a time.
- Transfer to a clean glass jar; with no preservatives, keep it in the fridge.
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