Oscar Diggs ('James Franco'), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz. At first he thinks he's hit the jackpot-fame and fortune are his for the taking.
Use a container at least twice the size of the amount of almonds youâre using. They swell to about twice the size and will soak up much of the water. Cover the nuts with warm water and let sit in a warm place for about 12 hours or overnight. After about 12 hours, or in the morning, drain the water, add one teaspoon of salt per quart of almonds (presoaked quantity), and fill again with warm water to let soak for another 8-12 hours. After the final salt water soak, drain the almonds and dehydrate until crisp.
1 At this point, the almonds should feel a little squishy if you pinch them. ( 2 It's best to discard the soaking water because it contains phytic acid, which inhibits the body's ability to absorb nutrients.). 3  Combine the almonds and water in a blender. 4  Place the almonds in the blender and cover with 2 cups of water. Blend at the highest speed for 2 minutes. Pulse the blender a few times to break up the almonds, then blend continuously for two minutes. The almonds should be broken down into a very fine meal and the water should be white and opaque.