Editor's note: Use this Peanut Brittle to make Bi-Rite's Malted Vanilla Ice Cream with Peanut Brittle and Milk Chocolate Pieces.
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Shelf Life: Up to 2 weeks
Peanut brittle is truly an indispensible ingredient for us at Bi-Rite Creamery. We break it into large pieces and sell it as candy around the holidays, but we also chop it finely and use it year round in ice cream and buttercream frostings. It can be used to add a little extra sweetness and crunch to just about any baking recipe. It is important to use raw peanuts in this recipe; toasted nuts will overcook during the candymaking process.
This is a candy recipe, which means that timing is of the essence. For the best results, read through the entire recipe, measure out all of your ingredients, and set out the necessary equipment before you fire up the stove. A candy thermometer is essential.
Make it Your Own
•Any kind of nut would work in this recipe, but it is important to use untoasted nuts. If you were to start with already-toasted nuts, they would likely burn in the process.
