Buttercrunch Toffee & Video

this buttercrunch toffee to give as gifts. i like to it in either cool

in pretty party bags tied

perfect confection - almonds

buttery smooth

i know that many approach candy making

this from happening when making buttercrunch toffee. first

heavy duty saucepan so the candy will not scorch under high temperatures. be

wooden spoon to stir the syrup as the sugar crystals will not to wood as

mercury candy thermometer

side of the pan. when using a candy thermometer make sure the bu of the

thermometer does not rest on the bottom of the pan as this cause an

eye level and you may have to wipe the steam off the thermometer first in order

to read the numbers. if you think your candy thermometer may be inaccurate

in a saucepan of water. the temperature should read 212 degrees f

adjust your recipe to take this into account. another thing candy

thermometers are that they are fragile so after each use place in water

to dissolve the sugar coating. never place a thermometer into

water as this cause it to break. and be

sure to store your thermometer away from other kitchen utensils so it won't

to remove all that caramelized sugar is to fill the saucepan

bring it to a boil. turn off the heat and let it sit until the sugar dissolves

before you begin making buttercrunch toffee make sure you are familiar

the baking soda and vanilla extract at your side so when the toffee reaches the

helps

the pan if you find sugar crystals forming on the sides of the pan. buttercrunch toffee will keep for

days but be sure to store

pin it

every christmas i make batches of

crystallization but there are precautions you can take to prevent

important to use

sure to use

easily as they will to metal. and most importantly buy

inaccurate

temperature reading. it is also important to read the temperature at

can test its' accuracy by placing it

two

get banged around. lastly

c stage you can immediately stir these two

lighter texture). also

it in an airtight to prevent softening