Homemade nougat

Description

Homemade nougat turns out very tasty. You can easily cut it with a knife. Even if it was in your freezer, it doesn't become icy. You can use any nuts: peanuts, walnuts, almonds, pistachios... Of course, you can shape the nougat simply in foil-lined pan, but I prefer using wafer layers, as it makes cutting more convenient.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Place raw nuts in the microwave for 3 minutes. When cooled, remove their skins.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Mix sugar, water, and honey. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10–12 minutes. If you have a kitchen thermometer, the temperature should reach 140 degrees.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Meanwhile, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. When they begin to stiffen slightly, add the lemon juice and vanilla sugar.

4. 4

   Step 4

   While continuing to beat the egg whites at high speed, pour in the hot syrup.

5. 5

   Step 5

   As a result, the mixture should increase in volume by 2-3 times and become stretchy. This may take about 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Add the nuts and mix with a spoon. This is quite difficult because the mixture is very sticky.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Place this mixture onto a wafer base using a mold ring. Cover with the second wafer layer on top. Then refrigerate to set.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Slice before serving.