Thursday, September 1, 2011

SPONGE CANDY

So, when i found this recipe it made my heart SING! :) Look at the picture, and you will know what it is!! :) its not exactly sponge, but it has that melt in your mouth sugary goodness that makes you want to sing!! aaaaaaaaaaaaoooooohhhhahaaaaaaaa! you can read my excitement!!



Ingredients
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1 Tbsp. white vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. baking soda
  • 8-12 ounces bittersweet, semisweet or milk chocolate
Directions
1. Combine sugar, corn syrup and vinegar in a medium, heavy bottom saucepan.  Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
2. Continue cooking, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 300 degrees F on a candy thermometer. 
3. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the baking soda and mix well. 
4. Pour in a parchment and butter lined 9x9 inch square pan.   Cool completely.
5. Break sponge into pieces with a large knife.
6. Melt chocolate in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between each increment, until completely melted. 
7. Using a fork or tongs – dip into chocolate and place on parchment lined baking sheet to harden. 

Source: Buffalo Cooks with Janice Okun

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