Cinder toffee from Carmenere

dairy free egg free gluten free nut free can make in advance vegetarian low fat
Category
Biscuit and sweets recipes
ServesMakes between 12 and 16 squares depending on size
Prep time 2 mins
Cook time2-3 mins

Mumsnetter ratings

based on (5) reviews
Ease of finding ingredients 9.667
Ease of cooking9.167
Success with kids7.583
Success with adults9.417
Overall Mark 9

Ingredients

5 tbsp sugar (granulated is best, but caster and brown also work)
2 tbsp golden syrup
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda

Handy Hint

Before the toffee has completely set, lightly score into squares with a knife as this will allow you to break neatly when it is set.

Method

1. Line a small baking tray with baking parchment.
2. Place the sugar and syrup in a medium sized saucepan.
3. Without stirring, allow the mixture to melt, just shake the saucepan a little to ensure it has mixed together.
4. The mix will bubble up and when it has turned a deep golden colour drop a tiny bit into a glass of water, if it goes into a firm ball, it is ready.
5. Quickly whisk in the bicarbonate of soda - this will cause the toffee to bubble up in an alarming fashion!
6. Immediately pour the bubbling toffee into the lined baking tray and allow to cool.

Mumsnetter Reviews

From: GoldenPeppermintCreams on Sun 04-Nov-12 08:22:44 Overall rating: 9.0
Very easy to make. Just make sure that your bicarb is fresh and you wait until it's turned a dark maple syrup colour before adding the bicarb in. There are videos on you tube if you aren't sure.
From: GoldenPeppermintCreams on Sun 04-Nov-12 08:19:44 Overall rating: 8.8
From: GreatGooglyMoogly on Mon 08-Feb-10 14:30:11 Overall rating: 0.0
Golden syrup is only ever called golden syrup and is generally in a green tin or bottle. If in the US you should be able to find it in the Irish aisle of the supermarket.
From: Julezboo on Sun 08-Nov-09 16:52:51 Overall rating: 8.0
From: BigHairyLeggedSpider on Sat 07-Nov-09 21:42:25 Overall rating: 10.0
Made this with DSS2 today and it's great! I think he was a bit enthusiastic with the bicarb though... Bubble tastic!



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