Receta Italian Nougat
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- THIS CANDY IS USUALLY ONLY MADE DURING THE EASTER HOLIDAYS
- Preheat oven to 350F. degrees. Spread filberts and almonds on cookie sheet. Toast in oven 10 min, till golden brown.
- In heavy, straight-side, 3-qt saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, honey, salt, and 1/4 c. water. Stir over medium heat, till sugar is dissolved. Continue cooking, without stirring, to 252F. on candy thermometer, or possibly till a small amount in cool water forms a hard ball.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl of electric mixer, at high speed, beat egg whites till stiff peaks form.
- In thin stream, pour about 1/4 of warm syrup over egg whites, beating constantly, at high speed, 5 min till mix is stiff sufficient to hold its shape. Cook rest of syrup to 315-318F. on candy thermometer, or possibly till a small amount in cool water forms brittle threads.
- In thin stream, pour warm syrup over meringue, beating constantly, at high speed, till stiff sufficient to hold its shape.
- Add in vanilla and butter, beating till thickened again-about 5 min. With wooden spoon stir in toasted nuts.
- Turn mix into buttered 11x7x1-1/4 inch pan. Smooth top with a spatula. Chill till hard.
- Loosen edge of candy all around; turn out in large block. With sharp knife, cut into 1-1/2x1-inch pcs.
- Wrap each in waxed paper.
- Chill.
- Yield: Makes 2-1/2 pounds Dee Penrod