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What does baking soda do in peanut brittle?
By adding baking soda to the sugar syrup, you unleash a zillion minuscule air bubbles that give the candy a porous, delicate texture. Butter also helps to make the candy tender and easier to chew, as well as adding its own rich flavor.
Does humidity affect making peanut brittle?
Remember, humidity is the biggest enemy of candy. Moisture in the air will quickly soften your peanut brittle, making it tacky and soft. Store your peanut brittle in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Why is my brittle crumbly?
Why is my peanut brittle grainy and sugary? Peanut brittle is primarily made of sugar and peanuts. The sugar mixture is heated to a very high temperature to melt and dissolve all the sugar crystals and thicken the mixture so it is brittle when cooled. Thus, where its name comes from.
Should peanut brittle be refrigerated?
To store: Once it’s completely cooled, store peanut brittle in an airtight container at room temperature. Do not refrigerate as the moisture from the fridge will cause the brittle to soften. Store for 6-8 weeks. To Freeze: Peanut brittle can be frozen and stored up to 3 months.
Can you make peanut brittle when it is raining?
The pulled brittle is easier to eat than the thick brittle that is typically sold in stores. You have to be careful because the brittle is really hot. Also, do not attempt to make peanut brittle when it is humid outside or while it is raining.
Can you use parchment paper for peanut brittle?
Can you pour peanut brittle on parchment paper? If you want to line your baking sheet with parchment paper, that will work also. But I suggest lightly misting the paper with nonstick spray just as an extra precaution to prevent the paper from sticking to the bottom of the brittle.
How do you unstick peanut brittle?
Using a buttered metal spatula, begin spreading the brittle into an even layer (Step 4). The warm surface helps in spreading the candy. As the candy cools, stretch it into a thin sheet by lifting and pulling the edges with two buttered forks (Step 5). This can also be done with buttered fingers (Step 6).
Does brittle go bad?
Wrap tightly and store in an airtight container at room temperature. Proper storage should keep brittle fresh for up to two months—if you can resist eating it all at once!