Those are the two most common mistakes made by would-be fudge makers. Grainy fudge can be caused by too much humidity (or by getting even a drop of water into the cooked mixture as it cools,) which is why it's always recommended that you make fudge on dry days. There is no other reason for soupy fudge. When it comes to a boil, your thermometer must read 212 degrees. Put it in a pan of water and heat the water. If you're absolutely certain your thermometer read 238 degrees, then verify that it's properly calibrated. Thank you, Miss Nezz!A note for those whose fudge never set properly, this is caused by not cooking the mixture to 238. Taking the above measures, your fudge will have the perfect texture every time. Mix above together, then moisten with milk. It was a huge hit, and has been specifically requested again this year. 2 cups fruit sugar, 1/2 cake unsweetened chocolate, small pinch of salt, butter size of walnut. In a medium-sized saucepan add the sugar, evaporated milk, and butter. Finally topped with 3 crushed candy canes. Instructions Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil and set aside. Then, I put red color on the top and swirled it quickly with a toothpick. I also made a lovely Christmas Candy Cane version, by using 1-1/2 tsp peppermint extract and 1/2 tsp vanilla. Poured it into the square pan - I just lined the pan with overhanging foil, so that later all I had to do was lift the foil, reverse the fudge onto a cutting board, then peel away the foil - and it set up like a dream. Then, I simply used my mixer to beat the cooked mixture until it started to get thick. Have your final square pan all ready before you start beating the mixture. Set heat to medium-high and stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Place sugar and cocoa powder in a medium saucepan pour in milk and stir until blended. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Grease an 8-inch square baking pan. This takes about an hour or so, depending on your room temperature. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Gather ingredients. Then let it sit completely undisturbed (and uncovered) until it reaches 110 degrees. Have the butter and vanilla all ready to go in as soon as it comes off the heat. When you make fudge, patience is your friend. Mizz Nezz, this is truly da BOMB!! As said before, make ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN to bring it to 238 degrees, and do this very slowly.
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