Editor's note:Use this Peanut Brittle to make Bi-Rite'sMalted Vanilla Ice Cream with Peanut Brittle and Milk Chocolate Pieces.
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Shelf Life: Up to 2 weeks
Peanut brittle is truly an indispensible ingredient for us at Bi-Rite Creamery. We break it into large pieces and sell it as candy around the holidays, but we also chop it finely and use it year round in ice cream and buttercream frostings. It can be used to add a little extra sweetness and crunch to just about any baking recipe. It is important to use raw peanuts in this recipe; toasted nuts will overcook during the candymaking process.
Ingredients
Makes about 3 cups of 1- to 2-inch pieces
Special Equipment:
Step 1
1. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick mat, or spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
Step 2
2. Combine the sugar, water, tapioca syrup, and salt in a small, heavy nonreactive saucepan and attach a candy thermometer. Put the pan over medium heat and cook without stirring until the mixture reaches 280°F, also known as the "soft crack" stage, 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 3
TIP :Don't walk away from the pan, especially once it reaches around 250°F, when the mixture becomes more likely to burn.
Step 4
3. Remove the thermometer. Stir in the peanuts and continue to stir frequently as the peanuts toast and the syrup browns. When the peanuts are toasted and a golden color and the syrup is a mahogany brown (about 5 minutes longer), remove from the heat. Carefully stir in the baking soda and, once the mixture is blended, stir in the butter.
Step 5
4. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and use a heatproof spatula to spread the peanuts in a single even layer about 1/4 inch thick. (Work quickly before the brittle hardens, but be careful—it's extremely hot!)
Step 6
5. Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. If the top of the brittle looks or feels a little greasy, just blot it with a paper towel. Once cool, break into chunks or chop into 1/8- to 1/4-inch pieces and store in an airtight container.
This is a candy recipe, which means that timing is of the essence. For the best results, read through the entire recipe, measure out all of your ingredients, and set out the necessary equipment before you fire up the stove. A candy thermometer is essential.
Make it Your Own
•Any kind of nut would work in this recipe, but it is important to use untoasted nuts. If you were to start with already-toasted nuts, they would likely burn in the process.
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Reviews (1)
Back to Top这道菜很好但是,没什么特别的。未来from the bi-rite book, I expected something with a bit more pizzaz. I followed the recipe to a T, knowing that the timing was essential and the brittle ended up crunchy but not crunchy enough, sticks in the teeth. It might be good crunched up and sprinkled over vanilla ice cream but for straight up peanut brittle - find another recipe.
Anonymous
12/21/2013
