Almond Toffee
From "Microwave Cooking" Episode AGT-404 on
DIY Channel
Ingredients:
1 cup almonds, finely chopped
1/2 lb. semisweet chocolate
1/2 pound butter
1 cup dark brown sugar,
firmly packed
2 Tbs. water
Preparation:
Chop almonds by hand or in a
food processor. Grate semisweet chocolate by hand or in food processor. Have
both ready before you begin making the toffee.
Cut butter into pieces and
place in a glass bowl. Add 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar and 2
tablespoons water. Mix gently and microwave on high, uncovered, for
approximately 5 minutes, until well combined. Remove from microwave and whisk
in 1/2 of the chopped almonds. Return to microwave and cook again on high,
uncovered, for approximately 5 minutes, until it reaches the hard, cracked
stage (about 290 to 300 degrees on a candy thermometer -- it will form a hard
ball or thread when placed in water).
While candy is in microwave,
tear off a 16" sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil and brush with butter.
When candy is ready, quickly poor it out onto aluminum foil.
Spread evenly, top with grated chocolate (spread so it is evenly coated and
completely covered with a nice chocolate layer on top of the toffee). Sprinkle
remaining 1/2 cup chopped almonds evenly over the chocolate. Let cool at least
30 minutes. To serve, instead of cutting it, break it into pieces.
Web site resources for
Micro-rave:
Easy Truffles from Food
TV.com
Dried Sour Cherry Nut
Clusters from Food TV.com
Plain Brown Popper from Food
TV.com
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