hazelnut-caramel bars

Have You Decorticated Today? Hazelnut-Honey Caramel Bars

September 6, 2008 By Nancy Baggett 1 Comment

If you have ever baked with hazelnuts, you've probably rubbed off the dark papery skins. This process is technically called "decorticating." While it may sound ...

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