Every now and then I run across a hummus recipe declaring that smooth and creamy hummus can only be possible if you remove the outside peel of each and every chickpea. Ummm, no thanks. I did try it once just to see if the trouble of peeling every chickpea was worth the hype and I personally didn't think there was a noticeable difference to warrant shelling all of those chickpeas. But you do you babe.