Marie'S Roasted Almonds

Instructions

1. Put your almonds in a pot and cover with at least 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Rinse and cool the almonds.
3. Remove the skins by squeezing the almonds with your fingers. You can keep them under water to keep them from shooting across your kitchen like a little holiday missle.
4. Dry the almonds, then place them in a large skillet with the butter - over medium heat. When the butter is melted, reduce the heat to low. Stir the almonds occasionaly and cook to your desired brownness. Its like popcorn - some people like it slightly dark and crispy, others prefer golden and sweet.
5. Remove the almonds and drain the butter. Place the almonds in a brown paper bag and shake them around to remove the excess butter.
6. Salt to taste and serve warm or at room temperature.