Sesame Brittle
When making sesame brittle, make sure to lay out all the utensils and have the ingredients pre-measured.
Working with hot sugar means having to work quickly, before it has a chance to harden.
2. The tricky part is to roll the brittle thin. We recommend using a stone countertop or a Silpat non-stick mat on the bottom and another on top of the syrup. Place the rolling pin on top of the mat, to ensure that it doesn’t stick.
Ingredients
* 2 cups white granulated sugar
* 1 cup raw sesame seeds
* 1 cup raw slivered almonds,
optional
* 3 Tbsp hot water
* vegetable oil spray
Directions
* Spray the work counter with plenty of vegetable spray. Spray the rolling pin and have it ready to use.
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* In a pan over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds and almonds until golden, then remove from heat. *
* In a deep, heavy pot, add the sugar and warm over a low flame. As the sugar slowly melts into a caramel,begin to stir with a wooden spoon. Keep stirring until the caramel is dark and golden and all the sugar has dissolved. If sugar lumps appear, keep stirring until they dissolve. *
* Add the sesame seeds and almonds all at once and stir vigorously. Quickly pour onto the work counter.
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* Using a well-oiled rolling pin, start to roll the caramel out as thinly and quickly as possible. *
* Using a very sharp knife, cut brittle into 1×2-inch squares.
* Let Cool Completely for 15 minutes and separate the squares
