I want to make almond butter from these. Should I soak, dehydrate, and toast before grinding? Can I just grind them as is?
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I haven't made almond butter with them yet. But I would at least soak then rinse them before grinding.
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I just grind mine in their raw natural state & keep them in the frig; I don't make too much butter at a time unless I have an immediate use for a larger amount that I'm using right away. They are also great roasted, but we prefer them au' naturel!
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I would think so. I bake them in a granola recipe and they are great. I think the flavor intensifies as it does with most seeds and nuts that are roasted, toasted, baked, etc. Look up flax granola recipes and I'm sure you will find something that you may want to try or that may make you feel more comfortable with toasting, baking, etc.
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Soak the almonds in water over night. Then juice the almonds that have since soaked up the water during the over night soak. Juice them with the finest setting so the pulp is driest. I would add water to the leftover pulp and juice the pulp in the machine once again. The butter will be stuck in the internal mechanisms of the machine. It's not very much though.
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Yes, I use them all the time to make almond milk. I just soak them overnight and they work great!
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I grind nuts in it often and it works great. The trick is to let them completely cool after toasting them, before putting them through the grinder
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I would not use this grinder to make nut butters. (I make my own nut butters all of the time, in my 14 c. Cuisinart Food processor, which does an amazing job. In my experience, you need at least a 7 cup food proc. to make any nut butter). This little grinder is not meant for the motor to be running for as long as it takes to make nut butter.
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I would not try to grind these in a coffee grinder because they will be gummy, all dry fruits would get gummy. If you want to add them to a smoothie you would probably rehydrate them like in oj or another juice for about 20 min. then add them to your other foods to blend. You could also steep them like herbal tea and then use them and their juice in the smoothie.
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I've tried but it comes out really dry, more like an almond flour kind of thing, by putting that powder into a food processor you see the oil that barely starts coming out. Someone has suggested to add oil to it but that is not the answer, I am still researching the right way of doing it and I will post it as soon as I do find out. The machine at Whole Foods makes it really easy and almonds go in without oil and they are not soaked as I have seen the machine being loaded with dry almonds they keep in a big plastic bag inside a box and they look pretty dry to me.
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Try cracking the whole nutmegs with a hammer first or a nutcracker if the type you have will work. The pieces should grind OK. I have a tiny grater that I use only for whole nutmegs. It makes a fine powder. I wouldn't use a grinder unless you need more than say a tablespoon.
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I bought this item to make nut butter for my raw food restaurant where we make our own almond butter. The most efficient way I have found to do this is to first process the nuts in a cuisanart until they are pretty fine, then add them to the stone grinder. We add almond oil for a smooth consistency. If you leave the top of and help it along with a spatula for the first five minutes and then let it go for another five. Another review said you shouldn't let it run for more than a half hour because the motor isn't that strong and it usually takes less than ten minutes to make about 4 cups of almond butter. I bought this item to make nut butter for my raw food restaurant where we make our own almond butter. The most efficient way I have found to do this is to first process the nuts in a cuisanart until they are pretty fine, then add them to the stone grinder. We add almond oil for a smooth consistency. If you leave the top of and help it along with a spatula for the first five minutes and then let it go for another five. Another review said you shouldn't let it run for more than a half hour because the motor isn't that strong and it usually takes less than ten minutes to make about 4 cups of... » Read More I bought this item to make nut butter for my raw food restaurant where we make our own almond butter. The most efficient way I have found to do this is to first process the nuts in a cuisanart until they are pretty fine, then add them to the stone grinder. We add almond oil for a smooth consistency. If you leave the top of and help it along with a spatula for the first five minutes and then let it go for another five. Another review said you shouldn't let it run for more than a half hour because the motor isn't that strong and it usually takes less than ten minutes to make about 4 cups of almond butter. « Show Less
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I just apply butter to unpopped kernels, and add salt after it's popped to taste. Oil isn't needed.
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I make nut butters using a earlier version of this processor, and I accidentally stumbled onto the key to making almond butter in a flash (works with other nuts, too.) I microwaved 3/4 cup roasted almonds (raw works, too) until they were quite warm, but not hot. I put them immediately into the food processor bowl and started it up. I stepped away for a few minutes to make a cup of coffee -- thinking that even with the warm nuts it would take at least 10 minutes to make butter. However, when I stepped back the butter was done! Using the pre-heated method makes smooth butter in a few minutes, with no danger of over-heating the motor. I make nut butters using a earlier version of this processor, and I accidentally stumbled onto the key to making almond butter in a flash (works with other nuts, too.) I microwaved 3/4 cup roasted almonds (raw works, too) until they were quite warm, but not hot. I put them immediately into the food processor bowl and started it up. I stepped away for a few minutes to make a cup of coffee -- thinking that even with the warm nuts it would take at least 10 minutes to make butter. However, when I stepped back the butter was done! Using the pre-heated method makes smooth butter in a few minutes,... » Read More I make nut butters using a earlier version of this processor, and I accidentally stumbled onto the key to making almond butter in a flash (works with other nuts, too.) I microwaved 3/4 cup roasted almonds (raw works, too) until they were quite warm, but not hot. I put them immediately into the food processor bowl and started it up. I stepped away for a few minutes to make a cup of coffee -- thinking that even with the warm nuts it would take at least 10 minutes to make butter. However, when I stepped back the butter was done! Using the pre-heated method makes smooth butter in a few minutes, with no danger of over-heating the motor. « Show Less
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Almonds are a dry nut and will not form a butter without a little fat (try coconut oil, not too much) You can use raw almonds but the roasting really brings out the nutty flavor. Without any oil you will achieve an almond paste. A food processor will make a passable butter from peanuts and cashews because even dry roasted they contain enough oil to form an emulsion. Almonds will form butter much more easily and quickly in a high-powered premium blender like a Vita-Mix or a Blendtec due to the motor speed, the shape of the container and the greater contact of the blades with the nuts.
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I use a small amount of butter. Small amount of oil works well. Dry not so much.
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I bought these to make my own tahini and the recipe called for toasted most probably for a better flavor. I did grind them.
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I have made almond butters that are amazing. I did have to add oil, just as with a Vitamix. Almonds are hard, and more difficult to process than other nuts. I tried soaking raw almonds and it did not work. just became a gooey mess which I threw out. With the roasted almonds I find I have to pulse manually and use the stick, and it takes longer than the advertised minute. But, end result is great. Cleaning is easy. warm water a drop of dish soap and use the cleaning program. Then again with just warm water.