Old Fashioned English Almond Toffee
By
Linda Kauppinen
@cyrene
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This is so buttery rich and brittle! Always reminds me of a Heath Bar!
Recipe from 1956 Betty Crocker Cookbook
Recipe from 1956 Betty Crocker Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2/3 c
- butter
- 1/2 c
- sugar
- 1/3 c
- water
- 1/2 tsp
- salt (kosher)
- 2/3 c
- almonds, blanched
- 1/4 tsp
- soda
- 1/2 c
- semi-sweet chocolate pieces (morsals) or 2 - 7/8 ounce milk chocolate bars. can use white chocolate too!
- 1/2 c
- pecans, chopped
How to Make Old Fashioned English Almond Toffee
- 1Combine in saucepan...
Butter, sugar, water and salt.
cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it boils. Cook without stirring to 236 degrees or until a little dropped in cold water forms soft ball. - 2Add..
2/3 Cup blanched almonds
Continue cooking to 290 degrees (soft crack stage), stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Mixture changes to a deep caramel color. - 3Stir In...
1/4 tsp soda
Turn out onto greased baking sheet, spread to 1/4 inch thickness. - 4Immediately spread with...
semi sweet chocolate pieces
Spread chocolate over top as it melts - 5Sprinkle with...
chopped pecans
Cool and then break into piece!
Enjoy!!
About Old Fashioned English Almond Toffee
Main Ingredient: Non-Edible or Other
Regional Style: American
