Why is my fantasy fudge too soft?
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Why is my fantasy fudge too soft?
Under- or overcooking the sugar The amount of time you cook fudge directly affects its firmness. Too little time and the water won’t evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft. Conversely, cook it too long and fudge won’t contain enough water, making it hard with a dry, crumbly texture.
What flavor is fudge?
Differences at a Glance
| Chocolate | Fudge | |
|---|---|---|
| Flavors | Chocolate or white chocolate | Almost any flavor imaginable; these include chocolate, but there is also chocolate-free fudge |
| Ingredients | Milk, sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa | Milk, sugar, butter, flavorings (which can include cocoa, but not necessarily) |
Why is it so hard to make fudge?
If there is too much evaporation, when the cooking time is too long, there will not be enough water left in the fudge and it will be too hard. Conversely, if the cooking time is too brief and there is not enough evaporation, too much water will remain and the fudge will be too soft.
How long do you boil fudge?
Boil until the mixture reaches 234°F on a candy thermometer. Stir gently throughout the entire boiling time. Note: If you do not have a candy thermometer, allow the mixture to boil for 7 or 8 minutes but do not exceed 9 minutes.
What is the most popular flavor of fudge?
pure Chocolate
Our number-one best-selling fudge flavor: None other than pure Chocolate!
What do you call a person who makes fudge?
A chocolatier is a person or company who makes confectionery from chocolate.
What does butter do to fudge?
Use corn syrup and butter Both interfere with sugar crystallization, so adding them to the fudge prevents the crystals from growing too large. Butter should be added only after the boiling is done. If added before boiling, it coats the crystals and keeps them from dissolving, resulting in grainy fudge.
How do you make fudge?
Divide fudge into 4 sections by pressing strips of folded wax paper into place. Divide white chocolate chips and remaining sweetened condensed milk in 4 heat proof cups/bowls. Melt one at a time and stir in one flavor variation listed above into each cup. I chose chocolate peanut butter, mint chocolate, chocolate orange and chocolate coconut.
What do you add to waffles to make them taste better?
The rest can be tweaked to personal taste, though I have it on good authority that a generous pour of freshly melted butter added after the waffle but before the chicken can be a total game changer. As for syrup, you can use it sparingly or go all in, Buddy the Elf-style.
What can I add to white chocolate for Fudge?
Almond Joy Fudge: Add 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract and 1 tablespoon chopped almonds to melted white chocolate and top with sweetened shredded coconut if desired. Chocolate Strawberry Fudge: Add 1-2 tablespoons strawberry preserves to melted white chocolate.
How do you make a chicken sandwich with waffles?
To assemble the sandwiches: Place 4 waffles on a cookie sheet, top each waffle with 2 chicken tenders, 3 slices of bacon, and 2 slices of Cheddar. Broil the sandwich for a 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese melts. Spread 3 tablespoons of the maple mayonnaise on the remaining 4 waffles and place on top of the sandwich.