How do you know when brittle is done?
How do you know when brittle is done?
It will start to harden very fast, so spread, spread, spread that brittle! Cool Completely – The brittle will take only about 15 minutes to firm up and cool completely, and at that point you can break it up and store it (or eat it!).
Why is my peanut brittle too hard?
The simple answer is that there is too much moisture in your candy. One or more factors could be contributing to this problem. In hard candy making, it is important to cook all the water out of the sugar/corn syrup/water mixture.
What does baking soda do for peanut brittle?
Baking soda is a key ingredient in making homemade brittle. When you add peanut brittle to the sugary syrup, it lets out tons of air bubbles (don’t worry…they are tiny!) and it is what gives the candy such a light, airy texture. Don’t skip it! Without baking soda, the brittle will be hard and chewy.
How do you fix peanut brittle that didn’t Harden?
If you live in a humid climate, err on the side of more cooking time to avoid stickiness. At this point, the candy will be golden brown. If you put a drop of it in a glass of water, it will instantly harden. Remove the peanut brittle from the heat and stir in butter, vanilla and baking soda.
What temp is brittle stage?
Sugar stages
| Stage | Temperature | Sugar concentration |
|---|---|---|
| hard ball (e.g., nougat) | 121 to 130 °C (250 to 266 °F) | 90% |
| soft crack (e.g., salt water taffy) | 132 to 143 °C (270 to 289 °F) | 95% |
| hard crack (e.g., toffee) | 146 to 154 °C (295 to 309 °F) | 99% |
| clear liquid | 160 °C (320 °F) | 100% |
Can you fix chewy peanut brittle?
It IS possible to recook homemade peanut brittle once it’s already set. Just be careful to reheat slowly and watch it like a hawk so you don’t burn it! 🙂 More comments below (thanks everyone!). I hope you’ll give it another try and that it works out beautifully for you!
How do you harden peanut brittle?
How do you fix chewy peanut brittle?
If you put a drop of it in a glass of water, it will instantly harden. Remove the peanut brittle from the heat and stir in butter, vanilla and baking soda. The vanilla and the butter add flavor. The baking soda performs a feat of pure cooking alchemy.
What should the temperature of peanut brittle be?
High Altitudes: If cooking the brittle at higher altitudes reduce the recommended temperature of 300 degrees by 2 degrees per thousand feet. EXAMPLE: if you’re are at 5,000 feet subtract 10 degrees off 300 degrees and remove mixture from heat when temperature reaches 290 degrees F. Rate It! Add A Review Now!
How do you make peanut brittle with peanuts?
Add cubed butter and unsalted roasted peanuts and stir, stir, stir until the butter is melted and the peanuts are completely coated in the candy mixture. The candy gets thick and takes a little muscle, but it’s easier if stir while pouring the peanuts in (I get one of my kids or husband to pour the peanuts in while I’m stirring).
How do you make Baguio peanut brittle at home?
In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, bring to a boil sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in peanuts. Set candy thermometer in place, and continue cooking.
How to make peanut brittle with candy thermometer?
If you don’t have a candy thermometer, have a bowl of ice water near the stove. When the boiling syrup begins to turn golden brown drop a small amount, about 1/2 teaspoon, into the cold water. When the syrup immediately hardens into a brittle string or ball, it is done.
Set candy thermometer in place, and continue cooking. Stir frequently until temperature reaches 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), or until a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into hard and brittle threads.
How long does it take to boil green peanuts?
Bring the water, peanuts, and salt to a boil. Boiling time depends on whether you have green peanuts or raw dried peanuts. Green peanuts need to boil at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours. Dried raw peanuts must be cooked much longer.
How to make the best peanut brittle at home?
Directions 1 Grease a large cookie sheet. Set aside. Advertisement 2 In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, bring to a boil sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in peanuts. 3 Remove from heat; immediately stir in butter and baking soda; pour at once onto cookie sheet.
In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, bring to a boil sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in peanuts. Set candy thermometer in place, and continue cooking.