This is a wonderful idea for Halloween and Bonfire Night, both of which are rapidly approaching. Ingredients: 3½ oz golden syrup 7 oz soft brown sugar 2 oz butter ½ tsp malt vinegar 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 tbsp water Method: Lightly butter an 8” square tin Put the golden syrup, sugar, butter, vinegar and water into a large heavy-based saucepan set over a medium heat, stir until the sugar has dissolved, before turning up the heat and bringing up to the boil Turn the … [Read more...]
Cinder Toffee
May 18, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Ingredients 1 lb 2 oz golden granulated sugar 10 fl oz water 4 tablespoons vinegar ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda Method Butter 11 x 7 inch tin. Put the granulated sugar, water and vinegar into a deep saucepan and heat (gently) until the sugar is dissolved, stirring continuously. When the sugar has dissolved, bring the mixture to boiling point and boil gently (stirring) until a little of the mixture dropped into a cup of cold water becomes hard and brittle. Remove the pan from the … [Read more...]
Homemade Turkish Delight
May 18, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Ingredients 300 ml warm water 25 grams powdered gelatine ½ teaspoon citric acid Few drops vanilla extract 1 tablespoon rose water Few drops pink food colouring 25 grams Cornflour 450 grams Golden Granulated sugar 50 grams Golden Icing sugar Method Pour the water into a large pan and sprinkle on the gelatine. Stir in the sugar and citric acid and place over a low heat, stirring until the sugar and gelatine have dissolved. Bring to the boil and boil for 20 minutes over a medium … [Read more...]
Homemade Marshmallows
May 18, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Ingredients 9 sheets leaf gelatine 450g Sugar 1 tbsp liquid glucose 200ml water 2 large egg whites 1 tsp vanilla extract icing sugar cornflour Method 1. Lightly oil a shallow baking tray, about 30 x 20cm and dust it with sieved icing sugar and cornflour. Ensure it is well covered. 2. Soak the gelatine in 140ml cold water. 3. Put the sugar, glucose and water into a heavy-based pan. Bring to the boil and continue cooking for around 15 minutes until the mixture reaches 127C on a … [Read more...]
Spanish Turron
May 10, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Ingredients: 8 ounces caster sugar 8 ounces ground almonds 2 egg yolks 1 egg white Method: Thoroughly mix the sugar and almonds in a bowl. Fold in the egg yolks, one after the other. Whisk the egg white into a stiff foam and fold it into the mixture. Lay a sheet of foil over a baking sheet and place the mixture on it. Press the mixture into a slab about 1/2 inch thick using a rolling pin and your fingers. Cover it with foil and place a wooden board weighted down with a couple of … [Read more...]
Bonfire Night Treacle Toffee
October 30, 2006 By 1 Comment
I have very fond memories of the days around Bonfire Night when my Grandmother would make Treacle Toffee, a rich sugary treat that would stick to the top of my mouth. To test to see if it was done she would always chill plates or drop a bit into a pan of cold water. These tasties were absolutely delicious and so chewy you best not try them with fillings! Ingredients:: 450g (1lb) Soft Brown Sugar 225g (8oz) Black Treacle 110g (4oz) Unsalted Butter 2 tbsp Water 1 tbsp White … [Read more...]