Nougat
Nougat is a sweet made with honey and almonds that has changed very little since ancient times. The nougat we know today is the Montelimar variety, in which egg whites are added to the basic recipe for a lighter texture. Here is a simplified version.
Last modified on: June 19th 2013
Keywords for this recipe:NougatSweetEgg whiteHoneyAlmondsEgg whiteFor 1 kg 800 g, you will need:
- 1
400 g whole almonds - 2
250 g pistachios - 3
800 g caster sugar - 4
800 g honey - 5
200 g water - 6
140 g egg white - 7 40 g caster sugar
- 8
8 sheets of rice (wafer) paper - Total weight: 2,654 grams
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Time required for this recipe:
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour 6 min. | 35 min. | 1 hour 41 min. |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 15 min.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F).
Spread 400 g whole almonds out on a baking sheet and 400 g whole almonds on another.
Take the pistachios out of the oven after 10 minutes and the almonds after 15 minutes.
Spread 400 g whole almonds out on a baking sheet and 400 g whole almonds on another.
Take the pistachios out of the oven after 10 minutes and the almonds after 15 minutes.
Stage 2
Stage 3
Check the temperature as it rises (use a electronic thermometer), until it reaches 150°C (302°F).
Stage 4 - 20 min.
The honey will cause the mixture to froth. Watch it carefully as it tends to boil over.
Stage 5 - 5 min.
When the mixture reaches 145°C (293°F), begin beating 140 g egg white, adding 40 g caster sugar halfway through.
Stage 6 - 5 min.
As soon as the sugar mixture reaches 150°C (302°F), slow down the mixer and slowly pour the liquid into the beaten egg whites so that it is evenly mixed in.
Stage 7 - 5 min.
Leave the beater running for another 5 minutes to give the egg-white mixture time to cool down a little.
Note: In effect you are making italian meringue with honey. You will see what a beautiful ivory colour this gives.
Note: In effect you are making italian meringue with honey. You will see what a beautiful ivory colour this gives.
Stage 8 - 3 min.
Change beaters: replace the whisk attachment with the flat beater or paddle ("K" beater for Kenwood) as the next stage requires more force.
Stage 9 - 5 min.
Set the food processor going again on slow speed, then tip in the mixed almonds and pistachios a few at a time.
Stage 10 - 5 min.
Leave to mix thoroughly...
Stage 11 - 3 min.
...then scoop out half the nougat onto a sheet of rice paper.
Stage 12 - 5 min.
Place a second sheet of rice paper on top and roll, using a rolling pin (you can put blocks on either side to keep the thickness even; here I'm using 2 steel rules).
Stage 13 - 10 min.
Cut the nougat into strips...
Stage 14 - 20 min.
...then into blocks of whatever size you like.
Do the same for the remaining nougat.
You nougat is ready to be enjoyed.
Do the same for the remaining nougat.
You nougat is ready to be enjoyed.
Remarks
If you would like your nougat very white, like the commercially-produced version, replace half the honey with a mixture of sugar and glucose syrup in equal quantities.
Keeping
Several weeks in a tin.
Nutritional information
| Whole recipe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 13,083 Kcal or 54,776 Kj | 140 gr | 956 gr | 967 gr |
| 654 % | 54 % | 90 % | 147 % |
| Per 100 g | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 493 Kcal or 2,064 Kj | 5 gr | 36 gr | 36 gr |
| 25 % | 2 % | 3 % | 6 % |
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Source
From the Internet, but with my personnal adaptations.
This recipe uses (among others)
 | Honey: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Yeast-based flaky dough (for croissants), Cranachan, Confit Victoria pineapple with honey and spices, Chocolate madeleines, Nonettes, ... All |
 | Caster sugar: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Almond tuiles, Poaching syrup, Caramelized brioche with pear and kiwi, Pavlova, Coconut pyramids, ... All |
 | Whole almonds: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Carrot-top pesto, Chinese style chicken, X-Files cookies, Tomato pesto, Granola, ... All |
 | Pistachios: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Mini apricot and pistachio brioches, Chocolate Truffles, Saucipain, Chocolate mendiants, Rice pudding with fruit and nuts, ... All |
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