Palanquetas

Name: Palanquetas
Yield: makes 2 1/2 pounds
Ingredients: 3 cups sugar; 1/2 cup water; 2/3 cup light corn syrup; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 1/2 cups nuts or seeds (pumpkin seeds, peanuts, sesame seeds, and almonds are common choices); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt

December 14, 2011

Brittles in Mexico are made with honey, piloncillo, all sorts of nuts, and sesame seeds. There are different kinds depending on the area, but overall they tend to be a bit too hard so I like to add a little butter and baking soda, which gives them a wonderful crunch without breaking your jaw. The brittle can also be ground in a food processor and used to top ice cream.

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