mexican penuche
Mexican Penuche Dark brown sugar takes a long time to dissolve, so make sure it has completely dissolved before letting the mixture boil. 3 cups dark brown sugar, firmly packed 1 c...
Ingredients
- 3cupdark brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1cupmilk
- 1/2ounceunsweetened chocolate, melted
- 1tablespoonbutter
- 1(1-inch) piece vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 11/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts
Directions
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Mexican Penuche Dark brown sugar takes a long time to dissolve, so make sure it has completely dissolved before letting the mixture boil
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3 cups dark brown sugar, firmly packed 1 cup milk 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted 1 tablespoon butter 1 (1-inch) piece vanilla bean,
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Reduce the heat and add the butter and vanilla bean
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Bring the mixture slowly to a boil
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Stir until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage and remove the pan from the heat
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Discard the vanilla bean
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Add the nuts, mixing them in thoroughly and beating until the candy begins to harden
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Turn the candy out into a buttered 8-inch square pan