10683 tips for making fudge Recipes

rules for making sugar syrup, fudge is based on a sugar syrup , which is a solution of sugar in liquid. when making a sugar syrup, whether it is as simple as sugar and water or contains other ingredients, the rules remain the same., always stir sugar and liquid over low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved., if the mixture comes to the boil before all the sugar is dissolved, a crust of sugar crystals, which is hard to get rid of, will form around the edge of the pan., once the sugar has completely dissolved , allow the mixture to come to the boil, and do not stir the mixture, unless specifically instructed to in the recipe. stirring the boiling mixture will cause it to become cloudy and crystallised, which may or may not be desirable, depending on the recipe., using a sugar thermometer, boil the mixture for the full time, as specified in the recipe. because stoves vary so much, as do interpretations of high, medium or low heat, we have given a sugar thermometer reading as an exact gauge. the sugar thermometer should be fixed to the pan before the mixture comes to the boil, as handling the boiling liquid can be very hazardous., when the mercury reaches the temperature called for in the recipe , the fudge is ready. watch the mixture carefully towards the end of the cooking time, as it will burn quickly if left cooking too long., length of time the mixture cooks , and therefore the temperature it reaches in that given time, determines how the mixture will set. sugar thermometers are the simplest, most accurate way of determining when a syrup has reached the desired stage. when the thermometer reaches 115dc (240df), the mixture is at soft-ball stage., worry too much if you don tsp have a sugar thermometer , as fudge is fairly forgiving mixture, unlike hard sweets, for which a sugar thermometer is crucial., way to check for soft-ball stage is to drop a small amount of mixture into very cold water. when rolled between your thumb and index finger, it should form a soft ball., brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush dissolves any crystals which have formed on the sides of the pan. it is a good idea to do this if the recipe says to, but don tsp allow to much water to drip into the pan, as this will slow down the cooking process and interfere with the given time., other equipment, heavy-based pans are best for making fudge. because it is a high sugar content, the mixture can catch and burn if the pan has a thin base, such as those on aluminum pans., use a long-handled wooden spoon if the mixture is to be stirred while still hot, as wood will not conduct heat., as soon as the mixture is ready, remove the pan from the heat , place it on a wooden board or heatproof trivet and allow to cool as directed. the pan will be very hot so, if it has a metal handle, use a thick cloth around the handle when moving it., beating the mixture, mixture may be beaten while still hot , or may be asked to wait until has cooled. beating thickens the mixture and causes it to lose its gloss. the recipe will indicate whether to use a wooden spoon or electric beaters - it is not a good idea to use electric beaters in a very hot mixture. there is usually a fine line between the mixture reaching the desired consistency and being too firm and dry to spread into the tin, so watch it carefully as you work., warning, take great care with every step of the procedure, as hot sugar syrup is very dangerous, and heat will transfer to any heat-conducting equipment it comes in contact with. keep children well away from the hot mixture., always use a long-handled wooden spoon for stirring., if you do get burnt , hold the afflicted area under cold water to wash off the syrup and then keep the burn immersed in cold water for about 10 minutes.

fudge brownie mix (plus ingredients to make brownies), water (or as called for on the brownie package), oil (or as called for on the brownie package), eggs (or as called for on the brownie package), dark chocolate bars, divided, coffee liqueur (see cook s tip), water, instant coffee granules, cream cheese, softened, vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix

make ahead cookie mix, white sugar, butter, vanilla extract, egg, chopped walnuts, any flavor fruit jam, egg white

make ahead cookie mix, brown sugar, shortening, peanut butter, vanilla extract, egg

make ahead cookie mix, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, egg, semisweet chocolate chips, chopped walnuts

make ahead cookie mix, brown sugar, white sugar, butter, vanilla extract, chopped walnuts, egg, sugar for decoration

fudge brownie mix, vanilla ice cream, powdered sugar, chocolate chips, evaporated milk, butter, vanilla, walnuts, chopped (optional)

chocolate fudge squares with mocha glaze, unsalted butter, at room, granulated sugar, egg, all-purpose flour, baking powder, unsweetened chocolate, melted, milk, vanilla extract, chopped walnuts, glaze, generous cup powdered sugar, unsalted butter, at room temperature, unsweetened chocolate, melted, vanilla extract, brewed double-strength coffee, preferably, made from dark-roasted beans, preheat oven to 350 degrees f. butter an 8-inch square baking pan., make fudge squares: in a large bowl, cream the butter with the sugar and egg., in a small bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. add to the butter mixture. then add the melted chocolate, being careful not to over-beat. add the milk, vanilla and walnuts, stirring just to blend., pour the batter into the prepared pan. bake until the edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan and the top springs back when pressed lightly, about 30 minutes. allow the cake to cool completely. meanwhile, make glaze., make glaze : in a medium bowl, combine the powdered sugar, butter, chocolate and vanilla extract. stir in the coffee and whisk until smooth., refrigerate the glaze until cool , then pour over the top of the cake and cut the cake into squares.

make sure the shortening and baking powder or baking soda are fresh., measure the ingredients carefully to ensure your biscuits will rise well and be light and fluffy., cut the shortening into the flour using a pastry blender , two table knives, or a wire whisk until the mixture looks like fine crumbs. thoroughly blending the shortening and dry ingredients produces flaky biscuits, make biscuits the same thickness , roll the dough between 2 dowel rods or sticks, 1/2 inch thick and 14 inches long., push the biscuit cutter , dipped in flour, straight down into the dough for even-sized biscuits. cut biscuits as close together as possible., if you don tsp have a biscuit cutter , use a sharp knife or use cookie cutters for fun shapes

flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, milk, oil, vanilla, brown sugar, cocoa powder, hottest tap water , to make fudge

fudge brownie pie, unbaked pastry shell, semi-sweet chocolate chip, butter or margarine, cn eagle brand sweetened -condensed milk (14 oz), all-purpose biscuit baking mix, eggs, ts vanilla extract, chopped nuts, heat the oven to 375f. bake the pastry shell for 1 minutes and remove from the oven. reduce the oven temperature to 325f. in a small saucepan over very low heat, melt the chocolate chips with the butter., in a large bowl, beat the chocolate mixture with the remaining, ingredients except the nuts , until smooth. stir in the nuts. pour into, baked pastry shell. bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the center, is set. cool. serve warm or at room temperature, with ice cream if, makes 1 9-inch pie .

fudge marble cake mix, such as (pillsbury plus fudge swirl cake mix), vegetable oil, egg, sugar, sour cream, milk, cream cheese (softened ), eggs, vanilla

make ahead creole-stuffed potatoes, chopped onion, chopped green pepper, butter or margarine, chopped tomatoes, potatoes, baked, milk, salt and pepper to taste, butter or margarine, paprika to taste, saute onions and green pepper in 2 tsp. butter or margarine in skillet. add tomatoes; simmer for 2 minutes. cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp; reserve shells. mash pulp with milk, salt and pepper. fold in tomato mixture; spoon into shells on baking sheet. dot with butter; sprinkle with paprika. chill, covered, for several hours if desired., make ahead to this point., bake in preheated 400* f. oven for 20 minutes.

fudge brownie mix, vegetable oil, water, eggs, instant coffee powder, semisweet chocolate chips, cream cheese frosting, shot strongly brewed espresso coffee, cooled or coffee-flavored liqueur accompaniments, coffee ice cream or chocolate covered espresso beans

fudge brownie pie, pastry for 1 9 pie crust, semisweet chocolate chips, butter or margarine, granulate sugar, light brown sugar , packed measure, milk, light corn syrup, vanilla extract, eggs, salt, chopped walnuts, chopped walnuts , as a garnish, roll out the pastry and line a 9 pie pan. preheat the oven to 350 degrees. in a medium saucepan over very low heat warm the chocolate chips and butter until both are just melted. remove the pan from heat and stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, corn syrup, vanilla, eggs and salt. beat with an electric beater until well blended. stir in 1 cup chopped walnuts., pour into the prepared pie shell. bake the pie at 350 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes or until puffed. serve warm or at room temperature topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of chopped walnuts.

i have found for cooking heavy whipping cream is best. cook slow and temper (this is when u add some of the hot liquid to the cream to bring it up to temp.) before putting in a hot liquid. if it is cooked to long and too hot it will break up or separate. i also know it can dry up, but just follow these rules and it should be okay. cream picks up flavors pretty quick. i would thin 15 or 30 mins. is long enough to let the cream sit with ingredients, althought when i was making souffles and other desserts the cream was not a factor unless i beat it too long (it would dis-solve to nothing), didnt have a clean, cold bowl or cream was warm., cream, half & is at least 10.5% butterfat (milkfat), light cream is between 18 and 30% butterfat, light whipping cream is between 30 and 36% butterfat, heavy whipping cream is between 36 and 40% butterfat., colder cream is to start, and the colder it stays as you whip it, the easier and better it whips., if it is not cold enough , it doesn tsp whip , it churns (no air is incorporated) which makes butter., when whipping cream , add the sugar when the cream is mostly whipped, and the cream will whip to a higher volume. adding the sugar at., prevent cream from curdling when adding to coffee, use fresh cream. as cream ages, its lactic acid content increases. acid can curdle cream. the acid in coffee, along with coffee s heat, favor curdling of cream., here are some facts and tips on using cream or milk in hot dishes., lower the butterfat (milkfat) content, the more likely cream is to separate., half & is at least 10.5% butterfat (milkfat), light cream is between 18% and 30% butterfat, light whipping cream is 30% to 36% butterfat, heavy cream (heavy whipping cream) is 36% to 40% butterfat, hotter the liquid , the more likely cream is to curdle (separate). cream should never be added to a boiling liquid., when adding cream or milk, it is best to heat it up a bit before adding it to another hot liquid. it is partly the difference in temperature that causes milk or cream to curdle. the beginning results is lower volume., freezing cream : freeze only heavy cream containing 40% or more butterfat. heat to 170 to 180of for 15 minutes. for storage longer than 2 months, add 1/3 cup sugar per quart of cream. cool quickly. place in moisture-vapor resistant containers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace., cream whipped after freezing and thawing does not become as stiff as never-frozen cream. individual whipped cream garnishes can be satisfactorily frozen by whipping cream before freezing. place dollops of whipped cream on baking sheet and freeze. once solidly frozen, remove dollops and store in the freezer in freezer containers.

ground coffee (or whatever you normally use to make 1 pot), water, vanilla extract