Italian Torrone Soft Nut Nougat

I got inspired to make this torrone after seeing huge slabs of it at an Italian festival in my childhood neighborhood and now I make it for special occasions and wrap pieces in parchment for friends.

Ingredients

Sugar: Brings sweetness and helps form the chewy nougat texture look for fresh dry granulated sugar
Water: Helps dissolve the sugar for an even smooth syrup filtered water is best
Honey: Adds floral depth and traditional flavor local honey brings the best aroma
Nuts: Give crunch and richness classic are almonds or hazelnuts always toast for more flavor and use freshest you can find
Egg whites: Create the airy marshmallow structure separate with care and use at room temperature
Vanilla extract: Rounds out the flavor and gives warmth real vanilla makes a big difference