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Using buttered metal spatula or 2 forks, gently spread and stretch brittle to thin layer. Allow to cool completely. Break brittle into pieces and store in airtight container.
How do you stretch peanut brittle?
Immediately pour the brittle onto your baking sheet. If you want a thin brittle, then while the brittle is still very hot, use two forks to stretch the brittle. Do this by gently pulling the brittle, working your way around the entire mass. Let the brittle completely cool and then break into pieces.
Why is my peanut brittle too hard?
Usually the reason peanut brittle gets too hard is because the cooking temperature has reached too high a temperature. Because the wattage of microwaves vary, you may need to adjust either the cooking time or the cooking temperature.
Can you soften peanut brittle?
Stretching makes the candy thin If the peanut brittle is still too hot, wait five seconds and try again. Don’t just pull along the edges but from the middle, too, to make the brittle as thin as possible. The nuts should be just barely bound together with tender, crunchy candy.
How long do you let peanut brittle cool?
Allow to cool completely (at least 30 minute) before breaking apart and eating. Store the completely cooled peanut brittle in an airtight container.
Why do you add baking soda to 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 make peanut brittle harder?
Bring corn syrup, sugar, salt, water and peanuts to a boil with a candy thermometer, stir occasionally with a wooden spoon. Bring the mixture up to hard crack (290-300), stirring more at the end, you don’t want the peanuts to burn. It should be turning a golden color.
How do you make peanut brittle not chewy?
How to Fix Chewy Peanut Brittle Break it apart. Break the candy apart just as you would if it were sturdier and not chewy and place it into a large pot. Melt the pieces. Reheat the brittle. Cool it.
Can you make peanut brittle when raining?
The pulled brittle is easier to eat than the thick brittle that is typically sold in stores. You have to be careful because the brittle is really hot. Also, do not attempt to make peanut brittle when it is humid outside or while it is raining.
Is peanut brittle supposed to stick to your teeth?
After it’s made, peanut brittle turns into a hard, sticky candy that can do some serious damage to teeth. If you do eat peanut brittle this holiday season, make sure to thoroughly rinse your mouth with cool water afterwards to remove as much food debris as possible.
How do you soften peanuts?
Here are some tips you can try while cooking peanuts. Soak the peanuts in hot boiling water for 30 mins before cooking. Use a right pot size where you can have sufficient water depth in the pot. Put a Chinese table spoon made of china in the pot during cooking. You need patience.
How do you soften hard candy?
Using a microwave-safe plate, unwrap the desired amount of hard candies and place them on the plate. Microwave for 10 to 15 seconds. The stovetop is the best method to completely melt hard candies because it offers the most control over the melting process.
Can you’re melt peanut brittle?
Good news! 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!).
Why did my brittle crystallize?
For peanut brittle, start with a quantity of water that is 20-50% of the sugar by weight, and heat the solution over high heat. As the water converts to steam, the monosaccharides begin to saturate the solution, increasing their tendency to form crystals and precipitate, which results in a gritty brittle.
How long does nut brittle take to set?
Immediately pour peanut mixture onto buttered baking sheet. Quickly spread mixture to 1/2 inch thick using an oiled metal spatula. Let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Break brittle into pieces.
What can I use instead of corn syrup?
5 Healthier Substitutes for Corn Syrup Maple syrup. Derived from the sap of the maple tree, maple syrup is a natural sweetener known for its distinct taste and aroma. Honey. Honey is a popular sweetener that has been lauded for its health benefits. Stevia. Golden syrup. Molasses.
What does baking powder do to peanut?
Function. Baking soda provides the brittle texture in your peanut brittle. When baking soda interacts with the sugar acids present in your brittle, it creates carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide produces the airy, lacy texture you see when you snap apart a piece of peanut brittle.
How do you make candy temperature?
Cooking sugar syrup to this stage gives you not candy, but syrup—something you might make to pour over ice cream. Soft-Ball Stage. 235° F–240° F. sugar concentration: 85% Firm-Ball Stage. 245° F–250° F. sugar concentration: 87% Hard-Ball Stage. 250° F–265° F. Soft-Crack Stage. 270° F–290° F. Hard-Crack Stage. 300° F–310° F.
How do you soften peanut butter?
Microwave It in Intervals Place the peanut butter in the microwave, and heat it for 30 seconds. Once the 30 seconds is up, stir the peanut butter to makes sure it’s melting evenly. Place the peanut butter back in the microwave for another 30 seconds, and stir again.
Does humidity affect peanut brittle?
Not only can humidity affect your candy while you’re making it, it will also affect how it holds up to being stored. Be sure to store peanut brittle in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Peanut brittle exposed to moisture/humidity will begin to soften and become sticky.
