Bonfire Toffee

[mumsisdaughter]

hystree and mellifluous_ink have both expressed an interest in this recipe one time or another so here it is. In UK, we prepare it for November 5th but it's suitable for Hallowe'en or any other wintry evening.

I have two recipes. Imperial measurements only, sorry.

Bonfire or Treacle Toffee
This can come out as black, shiny and sharp as obsidian (my favourite) or will be softer if the stirring is prolonged.

4oz butter
8oz Demerara sugar
4oz golden syrup
8oz black treacle

Heat the butter. When partly melted add the treacle, syrup and sugar. Mix well together and boil for 8-10 minutes. (At this point, stirring continuously will soften the result.)
Test by dropping a little into a cup of cold water. If it hardens immediately, pour the rest into a cold tray and leave to set. Cut into squares after 5 mins or allow to go hard and crack with a hammer under a teacloth or plastic bag (to protect yourself from shrapnel!).

Do not attempt to crunch, if you value your teeth. Suck slowly, whilst outside on a cold night, inhaling firework/bonfire fumes for full effect.

Bonfire or Treacle Toffee

1lb Demerara sugar
4oz black treacle
4oz golden syrup
3oz butter
1/4 pt water
1/4 of a 5ml teaspoon cream of Tartar

Dissolve the sugar in the water. Add the rest of the ingredients. Boil to 130C/270F. Test by dropping a little into a cup of cold water, as in previous recipe.

Have fun!!

(Parkin recipe in a day or two, hystree )

Edit: Do NOT use a microwave. There is too much sugar in this.)

Comments

[mellifluous-ink.livejournal.com]

Can I use molasses and karo light syrup instead of dark and light treacle? Treacle is hard to come by out here.