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The recipe of the most toothsome and softest torrone (Italian nougat)

Soft torrone so tempting … you won’t be able to stop eating it! In Italy, grandparents are used to buying torrone for their grandchildren at the fun fair. So, if you feel like turning back time, take notes: a few ingredients, and it is worth the effort!
Course Snack
Cuisine Italian
Keyword italian nougat, italian torrone, torrone italiano
Prep Time 15 minutes
12 hours
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Ingredients

  • 280 gr

    shelled hazelnuts 

  • 140 gr

    shelled pistachios

  • 60 gr

    shelled almonds

  • 230 gr

    caster sugar

  • 100 gr honey
  • 30-40 gr

    egg whites at room temperature 

  • edible paper 2 or more sheets

Servings 10 people or servings

Instructions

  • Cut the edible paper to make the base and the top of the torrone; put the base onto a baking tray and place the stainless steel food shaping mould (without its base), grease the sides with  a little butter and line with parchment paper, so it will stick perfectly to the sides.
  • Pre-heat the oven at 150°C (302°F) to toast the fruit; 
  • Place the fruit onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper and toast in the oven for 15 minutes; 
  • After 15 minutes, turn the oven off, slightly open the door to keep the temperature constant: the ingredients will combine better; 
  • Start beating the egg whites in a stand mixer with the whisk attachment at medium speed (6), then gradually increase the speed to 8 and then 10; 
  • Slowly add 30gr of caster sugar while beating (the mixture will get white and compact);
  • Combine the remaining sugar and 70 gr of water over medium heat and cook the syrup stirring occasionally to 121°C -249°F, (when bubbles get bigger); 
  • In another pot cook the honey to 121°C (249°F);
  • With the mixer on medium speed, slowly stream the hot syrup into the egg whites; 
  • Likewise stream the hot honey;
  • Turn the mixer off and check the texture: it must be plastic and sticky. Do not overwork the mixture, otherwise it will get too dry and hard. If it is still soft and liquid, go on beating for a few minutes; keep the texture under strict control; 
  • Take the hot toasted fruit out of the oven and add it to the mixture;
  • Combine fast, if the temperature decreases, you won’t be able shape torrone properly; 
  • Pour the mixture into the mould you have previously fitted with the edible and parchment paper;
  • Level evenly with an oiled spatula; 
  • Cover with the other sheet of edible paper and press it down; 
  • Let it cool down for at least 12 hours; it has to crystallize completely in a cool dry place; 
  • Run a sharp knife between the torrone and the base of the mould, remove and cut it into 3 pieces of about 3x21cm size: they are not regular? It doesn’t matter; they are wonderfully tasty!