Sponge toffee, also known as honeycomb toffee, is a light and airy confection that is made from sugar, butter, and baking soda. It has a unique honeycomb-like texture that is created when the baking soda reacts with the sugar and butter. Sponge toffee can be enjoyed on its own as a candy or used as a topping for cakes, ice cream, and other desserts. The variations in recipes for sponge toffee come from the type of sweetener used, the addition of different flavorings such as chocolate and nuts, and from the cooking temperature attained.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SPONGE TOFFEE
Steps:
- Combine the sugar, syrup, and vanilla in a medium-size saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- Continue to cook to 300 degrees F, on a candy thermometer or hard crack stage, about 10 minutes. Cook's Note: You can use a candy thermometer or a simple trick: take a spoon and drop a tiny drizzle of the mixture into a bowl of water. If it crystallizes, you've reached the hard crack stage.
- Remove from the heat, using a wooden spoon, stir in the baking soda quickly. It will become frothy. Pour into an 8 by 8-inch/20 by 20-cm pan, lined with parchment paper and buttered.
- Let cool for about 30 minutes and break into pieces.
MAPLE SPONGE TOFFEE
I had an amazing sponge toffee on a trip to a maple syrup refinery, so I was excited when I saw this recipe on the Globe and Mail newspaper. I have had it in other places, called "seafoam", but the maple syrup makes a nice difference. I have yet to try this particular, but I do not want to lose this recipe.
Provided by Spacemonkey
Categories Dessert
Time P2DT2h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line a metal mould with parchment paper.
- In a large pot, cook sugar, syrup and water together.
- When the temperature reaches 150 C, whisk baking soda until blended. Be careful as the baking soda will cause the mixture to foam dramatically.
- Pour into mould.
- Set aside to cool.
- Crack into pieces to enjoy!
SPONGE TOFFEE (ANGEL FOOD CANDY) RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by รก-153
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, corn syrup and vinegar. Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Heat, without stirring, to 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Pour into prepared pan; do not spread. Mixture will not fill pan. Allow to cool completely. In the microwave or over a double boiler, melt coating chocolate, stirring frequently until smooth. Break cooled candy into bite sized pieces and dip into melted candy coating. Let set on waxed paper. Store tightly covered.
SPONGE TOFFEE
Make and share this Sponge Toffee recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chuck Hughes
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine the sugar, syrup, and vanilla in a medium-size saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- Continue to cook to 300 degrees F, on a candy thermometer or hard crack stage, about 10 minutes. Cook's Note: You can use a candy thermometer or a simple trick: take a spoon and drop a tiny drizzle of the mixture into a bowl of water. If it crystallizes, you've reached the hard crack stage.
- Remove from the heat, using a wooden spoon, stir in the baking soda quickly. It will become frothy. Pour into an 8 by 8-inch/20 by 20-cm pan, lined with parchment paper and buttered.
- Let cool for about 30 minutes and break into pieces.
- Variations:.
- Chocolate Dipped Sponge Toffee:.
- Dip the sponge toffee in chocolate for a homemade crunchy treat.
- Sponge Toffee Ice Cream:.
- Mix sponge toffee pieces into prepared ice cream.
Tips:
- For a crispier toffee, bake it for a few minutes longer.
- If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the toffee by dropping a small amount into a bowl of cold water. If it forms a hard ball, the toffee is ready.
- Be careful when handling the hot toffee, as it can cause burns.
- Store the toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- To make chocolate-covered toffee, melt some chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. Dip the toffee pieces in the melted chocolate and place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
Conclusion:
Sponge toffee is a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a sweet treat that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new dessert to try, give sponge toffee a try. You won't be disappointed!
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