Old Fashioned “Rainy Day” Chocolate Fudge Recipe
April 8, 2015
April showers bring May flowers. Unfortunately, they also bring us all indoors. For those inevitable rainy days this month, keep in mind that baking a little something can be a fun way to spend time indoors, and even get the whole family involved.
Let’s review all the ways in which fudge enhances our human experience.
In cooking terms, we think of the definition of fudge as meaning a soft, variously flavored sweet that is made from sugar, butter, and cream. The chocolatey-goodness we indulge in gives us a rise in dopamine and makes us, momentarily, happier.
As a verb, we use the word fudge as a way to say someone has manipulated or concealed the truth. Then, of course, there’s the fudge that is defined as an expression of frustration, sometimes used in place of a curse word. When we’re driven to that, usually we just need more fudge!
Back to fudge as we know it. Fudge is a more recent American invention. Some food historians say the exact date of origin was February 14, 1886, but the exact origin and inventor are still widely disputed.
The original fudge recipes were very delicate. They involved precise measurements, and cooking times, and constant stirring was crucial for perfect fudge. Source: TheNibble.com
This old fashioned fudge is a great indoor activity for those rainy spring days when everyone is stuffed inside. Grab an extra pair of hands and tackle this fun recipe together!
Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge
Combine milk and chocolate in medium-size heavy saucepan; cook over low heat until chocolate is melted. Add sugar, corn syrup and salt and cook to boiling, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, to 234° on a candy thermometer. (A teaspoonful of syrup will form a soft ball when dropped into cold water.) Remove from heat at once. Add vanilla and butter or margarine, but do not stir in. Cool mixture in pan to 110° or until lukewarm; beat with wooden spoon until mixture thickens and begins to lose its gloss. (This will take about 15 minutes.) Spread in a buttered 8x8x2-inch pan. Let stand until set and cool; cut into squares. |
Enjoy! 🙂
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Photo: "I am laughing in the rain" by Alon is licensed under CC BY 2.0 / cropped from original
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