Nougatine

Technical stages for Nougatine :

• Prepare all the ingredients.
• Prepare a caramel with the sugar and glucose. To do this, put the glucose and the sugar in a skillet or copper sugar pot.
• Dry cook the sugar (without water) until browned.
• Stir the sugar in a circular pattern to give it a uniform color.
• When it reaches the desired color, add the almonds.
• Work well on the nougatine with a wooden spatula to combine the almonds fully.
• Meanwhile, quickly grease a rolling pin and the working area which must be clean and smooth. Pour on the greased counter.
• You can now work, and as you like.
• You must work fast before it gets hard. BEWARE: really hot!!!
• You can cut with a mincing knife as you wish. The nougatine is commonly used for decorative parts in wedding or party cakes, etc... and to decorate cakes in a sophisticated way.