Though Marcella Hazan's croccante (or Italian brittle) looks like a snappy toffee made by an experienced pastry chef, its sole ingredients are sugar and almonds, and the only special equipment you need is a potato. (A potato!) SUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8Makes: about 16 pieces Prep time: 15 min Cook time: 15 minIngredients:1 1/4 cups (170g) whole blanched almonds (or 1 1/2 cups/170g slivered, but not sliced)1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (225g) sugar1 large potato, washed and dried well, and cut in half crosswiseFULL RECIPE ►►https://f52.co/2QrU1XRCONNECT WITH FOOD52Web: https://food52.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletterABOUT FOOD52As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.