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Butter Crunch Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 lb butter
1/2 - quart warm water
2 lb granulated sugar , plus 1/2-oz
1/4 tsp lecithin ( emulsifier)
1/2 lb raw almonds, chopped
1/4 - oz table salt
1/2 - oz granulated sugar
melted chocolate, for garnish ,optional

Directions:

Melt butter and bring to boil. Add warm water and return to boil. Add the 2 pounds of sugar and lecithin, stirring constantly, until mixture becomes homogenous. Add almonds and cook until almonds are roasted. Lower flame and cook to 300 degrees F. Take off heat; add salt and remaining 1/2-ounce granulated sugar until dissolved, stirring constantly. Pour onto greased baking sheet, spread out as thin as practical, score and cut.
Option: Once cooled, dip in melted chocolate and sprinkle with roasted chopped almonds.
Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	11414.55 Kcal (47790 kJ)
Calories from fat	7703.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	855.97g	1317%
Cholesterol	1950.05mg	650%
Sodium	2908.5mg	121%
Potassium	1730.95mg	37%
Total Carbs	964.26g	321%
Sugars	932.51g	3730%
Dietary Fiber	22.68g	91%
Protein	56.69g	113%
Vitamin A	9.1mg	302%
Iron	6.8mg	38%
Calcium	811mg	81%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	450.04 Kcal (1884 kJ)
Calories from fat	303.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.75g	1317%
Cholesterol	76.89mg	650%
Sodium	114.67mg	121%
Potassium	68.25mg	37%
Total Carbs	38.02g	321%
Sugars	36.77g	3730%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	91%
Protein	2.24g	113%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	302%
Iron	0.3mg	38%
Calcium	32mg	81%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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