Selasa, 27 Maret 2018

Tips On Making The Best Chocolate Fudge

By Carol Powell


The origins of this delicious treat are not precisely known, but one legend among culinary experts is largely agreed upon. The story goes that a candy maker in Maryland who was working on some French caramel candies made a mistake in the process. The result was the birth of a confectionery that led to the chocolate fudge that many people know and love today.

The first documented evidence of the dessert was in 1889 in Maryland. This was when a woman attending college got a recipe from a friend and made a large quantity of it for the college's senior auction. From there, different types of fudges emerged at other women's colleges, and the popularity spread through these schools and beyond.

All chefs and candy makers know that everything must be in place in order for a kitchen to run properly. This means having a good, clean space to work in and having all the ingredients and supplies that are necessary. A thermometer is important, as are a heavy saucepan that will evenly distribute heat, a wooden spoon, and a baking dish.

One of the most important rules for anyone attempting to make their own delicious treats at home is to always follow the directions listed in the recipe they are using. The science behind making this candy requires exact temperatures to be reached and for ingredients to be added at the right time in the right order. This is important for the sugar crystals to react the right way.

People who are quite experienced in the art and science of making candy know that taking the time to properly oil the saucepan is critical for a batch of any of the numerous types of fudges. The reason why this is so important is because it helps to prevent the whole mixture from boiling over. It also helps to stop the sugar crystals from sticking.

One very important thing to know about making this rich and indulgent candy is that there are critical times in the heating process in which stirring can ruin the entire batch. This is when the mixture reaches right around 237 degrees Fahrenheit, at what is commonly referred to as the soft-ball stage. On the other hand, stirring is very important earlier on in the process to dissolve the sugar and prevent any curdling.

A good way to make sure that the recipe is going to be a success, especially for those who are just trying it out for the first time, is to look for types of fudges that include corn syrup. This ingredient, as well as marshmallows and marshmallow creme, can all help to prevent a gritty texture. Curdling can be avoided by using condensed milk or cream.

A good way to test the readiness of a mixture when a thermometer is not available is by having a cup or bowl of cold water ready. This can be used to drop a little bit of this mixture into. The ball can then be taken out and squished in the hand, and if it's soft, the mixture is ready to be cooled.




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