English Fudge Recipes

ENGLISH FUDGE

Steps:

• Heat chocolate chips, sweet and condensed milk, and pinch of salt until chocolate chips melt.
• Add 2 tbsp vanilla when off of heat.

BUTTER FUDGE

Steps:

• SUPPLIES & UTENSILS:.
• 8x8 pan.
• aluminum foil.
• measuring cups & spoons.
• medium to large saucepan.
• candy thermometer.
• electric mixer with paddle attachment, hand-held mixer or wooden spoon.
• scraper.
• airtight container.
• COOKING DIRECTIONS:.
• I pre-measure out all my ingredients first, so I don't have to fumble around (I'm prone to spilling things!) during the assembly & cooking phases.
• Line the pan with aluminum foil.
• Melt butter over medium to high heat, stirring occasionally so it doesn't scorch on the bottom.
• The butter, when cooked correctly, should smell toasty and have a golden brown, nutty color.
• Add sugar, milk & corn syrup to the butter.
• Stir until sugar is dissolved.
• Using the candy thermometer, cook to 235 degrees (soft ball).
• Cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes.
• Scrape the candy into the electric mixer & beat the candy until it becomes thick, creamy & isn't shiny. If you mix by hand or hand-held mixer, be prepared for it to take longer. WARNING: If you over-beat it, the texture becomes grainy.
• Add the vanilla.
• Add the nuts (if using).
• Scrape the fudge into the lined pan & smooth the top evenly.
• Let the fudge set firm, either at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
• When the fudge is set, cut it into small 1 inch squares.
• Store the fudge in airtight container at room temperature for a week or in the refrigerator for up to a month.

CLASSIC FUDGE

Steps:

• Butter and line a 20cm square cake tin with baking parchment. Put the butter, condensed milk, sugar and milk in a large saucepan over a low heat. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves.
• Increase the heat and bring to the boil. Bubble for 10 mins, stirring all the time until the mixture reaches 115C on a sugar or probe thermometer. Remove from the heat and leave to cool to 110C. Add the vanilla, then beat in a stand mixer or with an electric hand whisk until it cools to 60C. This will help break up any large sugar crystals. The fudge should be thick and matte-looking.
• Spoon the fudge into the prepared tin and press down with a spoon to smooth the surface. Leave to set, then cut into squares. Will keep for up to three weeks in an airtight container.