With National Almond Buttercrunch Day at the
end of the month, now is the time to make plans to perfect your recipe or
introduce this popular confection into your product line. Keep reading for expert
tips on how to achieve the signature crunch as well as a formulation worthy of
a national holiday.
ALL ABOUT THAT CRUNCH
According to Walter Richmond, author of Choice Confections, this buttery and
crunchy treat is “one of the finest confections made.” So how do you get the
perfect crunch? This confection’s signature crunch comes from a high cook
temperature and the right formulation of ingredients, namely butter and sugar. Typically
made by caramelizing sugar with butterfat at a high temperature of 290-300° F.
Equally important, the ratio of butter and sugar will have an effect of the
grain of the crunch. Richmond recommends 37-42 percent butter and 63-58 percent
sugar (nuts excluded) for the confection to gradually become softer and melt in
your mouth when eating.
Use the following formulation to adapt this
classic recipe in your own candy kitchen.
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| Click here to download formulation |
Maybe it’s the crunch or rich buttery goodness, consumers love buttercrunch enough to honor it with a national
holiday. If you’re looking to gain a better understanding of how to make great
buttercrunch (or toffee) with consistency or how to make corrections when
issues arise, make plans to attends RCI’s upcoming Caramels, Toffees &
Brittles course August 15-17, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. Caramels, Toffees
& Brittles offers students optimal hands-on learning experience while
benefiting from the knowledge and skills presented by confectionery and
chocolate experts.
Caramels, Toffees & Brittles is open to
both RCI members and non-members. Event organizers encourage those interested
to register now, as the course is limited to the first 24 registrants. For
detailed course information, visit www.retailconfectioners.org/caramels.
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