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Honeycomb Toffee (aka Sponge Candy)
Ari Rapkin
1 lb granulated sugar 1/2 pint water 4 Tbsp vinegar (clear) 3 Tbsp golden syrup 1/2 tsp baking soda, sifted 12 oz. chocolate chips 2 Tbsp vegetable shortening 1 (1 oz. square unsweetened baking chocolate
Butter or oil an 8" square tin; set aside.
Put sugar, vinegar, syrup, and water in a heavy saucepan (cast iron if you have it). Be careful that your pot is big enough, because sugar has a tendency to boil over. Gently heat the mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon, until sugar has dissolved & syrup has melted. Bring to a boil, cover & boil for 3 minutes, then uncover and boil until temperature reaches 285-degrees F on a candy thermometer.
Remove from heat & stir in the baking soda, mixing well to allow bubbles to subside a little. CAUTION: once you add the baking soda the mixture WILL bubble up quite a bit. Again, make sure your pot is large enough or it will bubble over the sides. The baking soda is what gives it its light airy texture.
Pour into oiled tin & leave until just beginning to set. Mark into squares with a lightly oiled knife. Leave to set completely. Cut or break into pieces.
Combine chocolate chips, shortening & baking chocolate in 2-quart glass micro- proof bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes. Using wooden spoon, stir through to melt.
Dip honeycomb pieces into chocolate, covering completely. Let cool on waxed paper. Wrap individually in waxed paper, twisting the ends together, and store in an airtight container.
Sponge Toffee
Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup dark corn syrup 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon baking soda Instructions Combine sugar, syrup, and vinegar in a large heavy saucepan Stir until dissolved, then cook without stirring until the crack stage is reached (300 on a candy thermometer) Remove from heat and quickly stir in baking soda It will bubble furiously but be sure to stir well so that soda is completely dissolved Pour into a buttered 9x9 inch pan, do not spread as the candy will spread itself and foam up more in the pan. Cool and break into pieces. Optional: If desired candy pieces may be dipped into melted chocolate.
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