Breton Brittle Recipes

BRETON BRITTLE

Steps:

• Completely line 13x9-inch (3.5L) baking pan with foil.
• Arrange a single layer of crackers over bottom of pan.
• Arrange a second layer of crackers to cover spaces between crackers in first layer. (It will be necessary to break some crackers in half so that the entire bottom of pan is covered.)
• In medium saucepan combine sugar and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
• Remove from heat; pour evenly over crackers in pan.
• Bake in 400F (200C) oven 5 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with chocolate chips.
• When chips are soft, spread over top.
• Sprinkle with nuts.
• Chill until chocolate is set.
• Break into pieces to serve.
• Store in refrigerator.

BASIC BRITTLE

Steps:

• Coat a 12-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet withcooking spray. Bring sugar and corn syrup to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring and brushing down sides with a wet pastry brush to prevent sugar crystals from forming, until sugar dissolves. Cook,swirling occasionally, until mixture just starts to turn golden around edge.
• Stir in mix-ins. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is pale amber, about 8 minutes. Pour onto baking sheet without spreading. Let cool. Break into pieces.

CRACKER COOKIE BRITTLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
• Place the crackers on the foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer, so they overlap like shingles. Melt the butter with brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil, and boil for 3 minutes. Pour the butter mixture evenly over the crackers.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; remove from oven, and sprinkle crackers with chocolate chips.
• Let stand about 2 minutes, until the chips are melted, and spread them over the crackers with a spreader or kitchen knife. Sprinkle with nuts, if desired. Allow to cool completely, about 1 hour; break into chunks, and store in airtight sealed container.

GRANDMA'S CHRISTMAS BRITTLE

Steps:

• Grease two baking sheets and keep warm in a 200° oven. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and 1 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reaches 240° (soft-ball stage). Stir in butter, salt and peanuts. Continue heating, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 300°., Meanwhile, combine the baking soda, 1 teaspoon water and vanilla. Remove saucepan from the heat. Stir in baking soda mixture. Quickly pour half the mixture over each baking sheet. Spread with a buttered metal spatula to a 1/4-in. thickness. Cool. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.