MATZO TOFFEE BRITTLE

Amarante

Thu, Dec 01 2016, 1:44 pm

You don't need to wait for Pesach. Might make a nice addition if you are doing home made MM for Purim.

Haven't made these yet but are in my to try pile. Looks like a fairly foolproof method of making the toffee caramel part.

MATZO TOFFEE BRITTLE

Source: - The Southern Cookie Book

HANDS-ON 15 MIN. TOTAL 1 HOUR, 40 MIN.

Crisp matzo crackers form a delicate base for this caramel-chocolate-almond treat.

INGREDIENTS

Vegetable cooking spray
3½ sheets unsalted matzos
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
⅓ cup toasted sliced almonds

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan with aluminum foil; lightly grease foil with cooking spray. Arrange matzos in a single layer in prepared pan, breaking as necessary to fit and completely cover bottom of pan.

2. Bring butter and brown sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Boil, stirring constantly, 3 minutes. Carefully pour mixture evenly over matzos in pan, and spread over matzos.

3. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. (Mixture will start to bubble at about 10 minutes. Continue to bake to 15 minutes.) Carefully transfer pan to a wire rack. (Mixture will still be bubbly.) Let stand 1 minute at room temperature or until no longer bubbly. Sprinkle evenly with chocolate morsels; let stand 1 minute or until morsels soften. Spread morsels over brittle; sprinkle with almonds. Let stand 30 minutes.

4. Chill brittle 30 minutes or until chocolate is firm. Break into about 20 pieces. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week.

NOTE: We tested with Manischewitz Unsalted Matzos.

MAKES about about 1½ lb.

CatLady

Thu, Dec 01 2016, 4:08 pm

My family would probably boycott my house if I didn't make this!! You can also use saltines, or even square pretzels as the base. I usually sprinkle coarse salt on top, which adds a nice contrast in flavour. The only thing that cannot be tweaked is the use of tin foil in the pan. Trust me on this!!!