Why is my toffee sticky?

Your toffee is getting sticky because it isn't coated in chocolate to protect it from the moisture in the air. If you want to make uncoated toffee pieces and store them, then you need to put it in an air-tight container with some dessicant.

What happens if you overcook toffee?

The toffee continues to change color and becomes darker as the temperature rises. If toffee cooks to too high a temperature and the toffee is dark in color, unfortunately, there is no way to save this batch of toffee. Ways to prevent this from happening include: If you use a Candy Thermometer test it for accuracy.

Can you fix chewy toffee?

Can I save my separating toffee? Try stirring in a tablespoon of very hot water into the toffee. It may come back together, if not, try another tablespoon or two, but no more than 1/4 cup.

How do you know when toffee is done?

Here's how you know when the toffee is ready. Keep one of the almonds near the pan. It's your color cue. When the toffee is the color of the almond skin, it's done!

Do you Stir toffee while boiling?

Brush any sugar crystals from the side of the pan with a wet pastry brush during the toffee-making process. Undissolved sugar on the side of the pan causes crystallisation. Don't stir the toffee mixture once it comes to the boil - this also leads to crystallisation.

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Can you stir toffee too much?

The most common recommendation is constant and even stirring from beginning to end. I say that is unnecessary too! After much trial and error (clumps of grainy caramelize sugar swimming is a pool of melted butter) I have come up with my own method that is foolproof and perfect every time.

Do you Stir toffee constantly?

Yes, it is best to stir continuously when making toffee. This helps the candy to heat more evenly and also reduces the chance of the butter separating or sugar crystals forming. It does seem odd that your temperatures fluctuate so much when stirring and not stirring.

What consistency should toffee be?

be VERY, VERY consistent with your stirring. The toffee will suddenly turn the color of a brown grocery bag. This is when you will want to remove it from the heat and do another ice test with the hot mixture. When it is ready it will crack and break easily as you chew it.

Do you set toffee in the fridge?

Place toffee in the refrigerator until set, about 1 hour. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

How long do you need to boil toffee?

Bring to the boil, then continue boiling until you reach 'soft crack' stage on your thermometer (140C). This may take up to 30 minutes, so be patient. Don't leave the pan unattended as the temperature can change quickly. As soon as the mixture reaches 'soft crack' stage, tip it into your tin and leave to cool.

How do you fix toffee that didn't set?

It's a treacle toffee, family recipe! Thanks! put it back in the saucepan and reheat it. It usually means it didn't get hot enought the first time.

Can you Recook soft toffee?

If your caramel turns out to be too soft, place it back into a saucepan. Pour 2 tablespoons of water and heat the solution to 244 F. Keep note to not add excess water. If you add too much water, it'll only increase the cooking time.

How do you use failed toffee?

If your toffee separates, there still is hope! Remove it from the heat and stir constantly until the mixture comes back together, and then gradually return it to the heat while continuing to stir. You can also add a tablespoon or two of very hot water and whisk it into the toffee to try to get it back together.

What does baking soda do to toffee?

The baking soda lightens the texture ever so slightly so you don't break a tooth on the toffee. I do the same thing with my peanut brittle, but other recipes for toffee and brittle don't always include baking soda. It's my secret ingredient for perfect toffee!

How long does toffee take to set in the fridge?

Cool the toffee, uncovered, in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until it hardens.

Why did my toffee Crystallise?

Toffee gets gritty because the sugar has crystallized. Crystallization usually happens because you either let the temperature get too hot, or sugar crystals formed on the sides of the pan while you were cooking and then spread through the candy mixture like a chain reaction.

What does cream of tartar do in toffee?

Adding cream of tartar and a dash of vinegar to a toffee recipe helps bring about this change. The presence of invert sugar is important because it influences the amount of crystal formation as well as the size of the crystals that form as candy hardens.

What is the difference between toffee and English toffee?

In America we call most toffee, English Toffee. What's the difference between English and American toffee? The main difference is that traditional English toffee is created without nuts, while American toffee is created with a variety of nuts. The most common nuts being the almond.

What's the difference between brittle and toffee?

Brittles are typically composed mostly of sugar, while toffees contain a fair amount of butter and in some cases milk. This makes toffees fuller and richer in taste, while brittles are more purely sweet and sugary. Brittles are also much thinner than most toffees.

Should toffee stick to your teeth?

Toffee, chewy or crunchy? Toffee is rather known for sticking to your teeth, I'm afraid. If yours is getting too sticky or chewy, you may not be heating it to the proper temperature. If that's not the problem, but it gets more chewy over time, it may be absorbing more moisture, causing it to become extra chewy.

How do you know when toffee is done without a thermometer?

Try to form a sugar ball while your hand is deep inside the cold water bowl. After some time, bring it out of the cold water and observe the texture and the shape of the candy. This should be able to tell you the temperature of the candy.

What temperature should toffee be?

Toffee basics

Toffee is a hard candy made by cooking a sugar syrup with butter to the hard crack stage, 300–310°F (149–154°C), and then pouring it out to cool. It can have inclusions or not, and it can be made either very dense and hard or can be lightened by adding baking soda when the candy is almost done cooking .

Why do you add water to toffee?

Boiling the butter and water will dissolve the sugar crystals very quickly. This will keep the batch from recrystallizing during the cooking process. Toffee Maker's Secret #4: Very important!

Can you pour hot toffee on parchment paper?

Once toffee has reached 285 degrees and is amber in color, carefully spread it over the parchment paper using a spatula. Try to spread it as evenly as possible, as this will affect the thickness of the toffee once it has cooled.

How long is homemade toffee good for?

At Room Temperature: Keep your toffee pieces in sealed bags or an airtight container. Make sure the toffee is away from any heat sources or it may melt. It will stay good for up to 2 weeks!