56grapeape
02-14-2001, 12:38 PM
ENGLISH TOFFEE Makes about 3 pounds
A brittle and buttery candy, toffee is made by cooking sugar and butter together until the mixture caramelizes. This irresistible recipe for English toffee, also known as butter crunch, is brought to us by baker Nick Malgieri, who dips the butterscotch-flavored toffee in tempered chocolate, then rolls it in toasted almonds for added flavor and crunch.
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pan and foil
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
3 tablespoons water
2 cups (about 8 ounces) toasted almonds, chopped
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, tempered (technique follows)
1.Butter a 12-by-18-inch baking pan. Cover two large cutting boards or cardboard pieces with parchment paper. Set aside.
2.In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, corn syrup, and 3 tablespoons water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 300° on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat, stir in 1 cup almonds, and pour out into prepared pan, spreading the mixture with the back of a spoon to fill the pan.
3.Before candy hardens, but when it is firm enough to handle, turn it out onto parchment-lined board. Allow to cool completely.
4.Wipe the surface of candy with a damp paper towel to remove excess butter, and allow to dry.
5.Using a small offset spatula, quickly spread half the chocolate over candy. Scatter 1/2 cup of the remaining almonds over chocolate. Cover with parchment paper, and place second cutting board on paper. Turn candy over onto second surface. Remove top board and paper, quickly spread candy with remaining chocolate, and scatter with the remaining 1/2 cup almonds. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set chocolate.
6.Break candy into 2-inch pieces. The candy may be stored in an airtight container at cool room temperature for up to 1 week; use parchment paper to separate layers.
HOW TO TEMPER CHOCOLATE
1.In the top of a double boiler or in a heat-proof bowl set over simmering water, melt coarsely chopped chocolate. The melted chocolate should register 115° to 120° on an instant-read thermometer.
2.Remove bowl from simmering water. Let cool, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a temperature of about 82° to 86°(depending on the variety of chocolate you are using). At this point, the chocolate will begin to set around the edges of the bowl.
3.Return the bowl to the pot of hot water (it should no longer be simmering) for a few seconds at a time until it reaches a temperature of 88° to 91°. Be sure not to allow chocolate to become hotter than 91° as this will make it necessary to repeat the entire tempering process.
http://www.marthastewart.com/television/program_guide/Segments/TVS5724.asp?idContentType=1&dtDateSelected=2%2F14%2F0
I just got done watching this on tv, and it looks yummy! alot like almond rocca!
rachelle ~:0)
A brittle and buttery candy, toffee is made by cooking sugar and butter together until the mixture caramelizes. This irresistible recipe for English toffee, also known as butter crunch, is brought to us by baker Nick Malgieri, who dips the butterscotch-flavored toffee in tempered chocolate, then rolls it in toasted almonds for added flavor and crunch.
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pan and foil
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
3 tablespoons water
2 cups (about 8 ounces) toasted almonds, chopped
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, tempered (technique follows)
1.Butter a 12-by-18-inch baking pan. Cover two large cutting boards or cardboard pieces with parchment paper. Set aside.
2.In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, corn syrup, and 3 tablespoons water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 300° on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat, stir in 1 cup almonds, and pour out into prepared pan, spreading the mixture with the back of a spoon to fill the pan.
3.Before candy hardens, but when it is firm enough to handle, turn it out onto parchment-lined board. Allow to cool completely.
4.Wipe the surface of candy with a damp paper towel to remove excess butter, and allow to dry.
5.Using a small offset spatula, quickly spread half the chocolate over candy. Scatter 1/2 cup of the remaining almonds over chocolate. Cover with parchment paper, and place second cutting board on paper. Turn candy over onto second surface. Remove top board and paper, quickly spread candy with remaining chocolate, and scatter with the remaining 1/2 cup almonds. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set chocolate.
6.Break candy into 2-inch pieces. The candy may be stored in an airtight container at cool room temperature for up to 1 week; use parchment paper to separate layers.
HOW TO TEMPER CHOCOLATE
1.In the top of a double boiler or in a heat-proof bowl set over simmering water, melt coarsely chopped chocolate. The melted chocolate should register 115° to 120° on an instant-read thermometer.
2.Remove bowl from simmering water. Let cool, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a temperature of about 82° to 86°(depending on the variety of chocolate you are using). At this point, the chocolate will begin to set around the edges of the bowl.
3.Return the bowl to the pot of hot water (it should no longer be simmering) for a few seconds at a time until it reaches a temperature of 88° to 91°. Be sure not to allow chocolate to become hotter than 91° as this will make it necessary to repeat the entire tempering process.
http://www.marthastewart.com/television/program_guide/Segments/TVS5724.asp?idContentType=1&dtDateSelected=2%2F14%2F0
I just got done watching this on tv, and it looks yummy! alot like almond rocca!
rachelle ~:0)