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Toasting

A spice, nut, or flour is heated dry until it smells nutty.

What to do

1. A dry pan, medium heat, no oil.
2. Stir until the colour deepens a shade and the smell turns nutty.
3. Tip it out at once. A hot pan keeps cooking after it leaves the burner.

A common slip. One minute too long, and pepper or cumin turns bitter.