honeycomb - idea for christmas pressie

kethry · 1 October 2007 at 9:00PM

Shown on "Nigella Express" tonight on BBC2 - how to make honeycomb -

100g caster sugar
4 tbsp golden syrup

put these two in a pan, stir well, then put on a high heat till its molten and browny in colour. Once that happens dump in 1 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda and whisk furiously. It will bubble up. Pour onto a baking sheet (she doesn't say if its greased or not). leave to set for 15 minutes. Break apart with a hammer.

Would make a nice christmas pressie. i don't know if you could pour it into cookie moulds and then dip half of it in chocolate? has anyone made this in this way before?

just a thought!

keth
xx

little_lil · 1 October 2007 at 9:06PM

we used to make this loads as kids - and yes it always had to be covered in chocolate :drool: I am sure we always used to pour it into a buttered enamel tin, left it to set and then when cold poured a layer of chocolate over the top.

p00pieb0tt0m · 1 October 2007 at 9:09PM

Saw this recipe tonight and had to go to the corner shop for golden syrup. It's just setting now.

Just tried it. It's a bit(a lot) chewy. I don't think I was quick enough pouring it out of the pan.

I poured it onto baking paper and it has come away very easily.

julie.pink · 2 October 2007 at 6:37AM

Hi Kethry, I also saw the programme last night and my son and myself sat salivating, so at around 9pm:eek: we decided to make some. But it was so chewy not at all like cinder toffee, not sure if the recipe was wrong or my method of making it. I also thought it would make a lovely idea for a present especially coated in chocolate(well I would appreciate it:D). Would be interested to know if anybody else has attempted to make it from the same recipe.

Polly_Pod · 2 October 2007 at 7:06AM

ah you beat me to it Keth LOL :rotfl:

just about to put this one - it's a great idea isn't it. I am going to do it for table presents on xmas day.... getting some little storage jars from the charity shop & putting some tissue paper in them.

Cheers :beer:

janer_3 · 2 October 2007 at 4:12PM

:j \hi, saw that oo and it looked yummy, but dont forget the bicarb of soda, that makes the bubbles so it wouldnt be too chewy, mmm got me going now. I am going to make some as little prezzies.
Jane

redrach05 · 2 October 2007 at 6:47PM

The chewiness depends on how hot you heat it to, needs to be over 300f for it to go crumbly, which can take a while.

Hope this helps

LJM · 2 October 2007 at 6:52PM

that probably why mine didnt work did exactly the recipe obviuosly wasnt hot enough though was really chewy

ELIZA_D · 2 October 2007 at 7:51PM

AHA!.......I knew i could find the recipe for that on here.........we were at a fair and i went to buy some and it was 2 quid a bag! i said "2 quid!" not paying that and thought there was a reason i decided not to buy it as i really wanted some. I looked at all the stalls on the way out to no avail. Put my boys to bed,tidied,yar de yar and came down at 5 to 9 to see nigella whipping some up.Genious! just needed to check if i needed to put some oil in first . Going to do it now and check back. x:T

ELIZA_D · 2 October 2007 at 8:11PM

SHOOT! i have burned it!! put 4 tteaspoons in of bicarb!! will taste in a min and see!!

sparklygirl1 · 3 October 2007 at 8:13PM

I made some too, mine was very chewy and gave me wind. I too took of heat and put in bicarb whisked then left it a min whilst I faffed about with baking paper......

honeycomb - idea for christmas pressie

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