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Taffy is a candy known to all of us, which for people born in the USSR reminds the taste of childhood just like Bird's Milk cake. It will be a discovery for many, but toffee is not only tasty, but also healthy, just like marmalade. In this article we will tell you when these sweets were invented, where their name came from, how they are made and how they are beneficial for the body.

Usually the iris is made in the shape of a parallelepiped or square

Toffee candies: culinary instructions for use

There is now a huge selection of sweets in stores, but many feel nostalgic for the sweets that were sold in Soviet times. And the impressive list of E-additives is alarming, so some mothers try to make sweets at home in order to pamper their babies with healthy sweets, and not with products from chemical laboratories. The favorite dessert of the Soviet era - toffee candies - has acquired a different taste, and sometimes you really want to treat your children to real toffees according to the classic recipe. In fact, preparing toffees is not as difficult as it seems, and those in your household with a sweet tooth will be happy to appreciate the results of your culinary experiments. So, let's try to make homemade toffee candies using different recipes - it's so delicious!

History of invention

We can say that toffee is a dessert that occupies an intermediate state between caramel and candy. And if the history of the appearance of caramel is no secret, then with toffee everything is somewhat more complicated. It is impossible to say for sure who invented it. The French appropriate the right of invention to themselves, the Americans to themselves. It is only known that toffees have been extremely popular in France since the 15th century, although the French knew them then under the name “taffy”. And American confectioners claim that their ancestors invented toffee, since they were the first to cook caramel in special deep copper cauldrons.

In Russia, iris appeared at the beginning of the 20th century, when a French pastry chef reproduced them according to a French recipe in St. Petersburg. Not sure that the French name “taffy” would take root on Russian soil, he came up with a cunning move: he called the sweets iris, since they seemed to him as delicate as the petals of the flower of the same name.

Iris can be bought not only in the form of wrapped candies, but also in bars

Subtleties of making toffee sweets

All recipes for making toffee boil down to one thing - milk, cream or sour cream is boiled with sugar, and then mixed with butter and vanilla. Sometimes butter is added to milk before heat treatment, sometimes after - depending on the recipe. Next, the mass is poured into a mold, cooled and effectively cut. In general, toffee is a milky fudge that, depending on the amount of ingredients, cooking time and temperature, takes on different textures and flavors.

Iris can be soft, viscous, hard or semi-hard. Sometimes flour, chopped nuts and sesame are added to it to make the mass thicker. Chocolate and vanilla candies, glazed or fruit toffee, and candies with caramel filling are very tasty. For variety, you can flavor this dessert with any spices and additives.

During the preparation of milk fudge, you need to constantly stir the mass, otherwise it will stick to the walls of the dish and burn. For this reason, it should be cooked over low heat, and readiness should be checked by dropping the mixture into a glass of cold water. If the drop turns into a ball, the toffee is ready. It is better to pour the mixture onto a surface made of glass, metal or ceramics, since it is difficult to separate from wood.

Iris with "Palm"

Proper toffee is a fondant mass obtained by boiling condensed milk with sugar, molasses and fat. In any case, this recipe is considered a classic. Now new technologies for making sweets have appeared. For example, almost all tested samples contain (and this is according to the labeling!) palm oil, as well as various additives (emulsifiers, flavorings). But at least all toffees should contain condensed milk, and therefore milk fat. But here are some comments right away. Two samples were brought up. In the “Milk to the Ceiling” and Toffee candies, the presence of milk fat was not detected (perhaps it is there, but the amount of milk does not exceed 3% of the total fat content). And if it is not there, then there is no condensed milk.

The minimum detectable amount of milk fat, 3%, is in the Nota Boom sample and slightly more, about 6%, in Kis-Kis. This suggests that there is definitely condensed milk in the product, at least a little. The leaders in the amount of milk fat were MELLER and Zolotoy Klyuchik.

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The easiest toffee recipe at home

Homemade toffees are sweet, soft, with a pleasant creamy taste, and are not inferior to store-bought sweets. To prepare them, you will need only three products - sour cream, sugar and vegetable oil. Mix 20 tbsp in a saucepan. l. granulated sugar, 10 tbsp. l. sour cream 20% fat and 5 drops of vegetable oil. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it acquires the color of boiled condensed milk. Grease a baking sheet, silicone mold or cutting board with oil, pour in the liquid toffee, let the cake harden slightly and cut out small candies with molds. The taste of the resulting toffee is reminiscent of the candies that were sold in the USSR. Try it - you will like it!

Production process

Without going into details, the toffee production process in brief looks like this: condensed milk, butter (or vegetable) oil, molasses and sugar are mixed in a certain sequence, and then heated in a boiler until a temperature of 130 degrees is reached. The resulting mass is cooled to 60 degrees so that it becomes less liquid, thicker and more viscous. After this, it is placed in a unit that creates bundles from it. Then, in a toffee wrapping machine, the ropes are cut into candies of a certain shape and size and wrapped in a wrapper.

But even this is not the final stage of production. To achieve the required consistency, the toffee is placed in a drying unit, in which, at a temperature of 38 degrees, sugar crystallizes, after which the toffee turns from an incomprehensible mass into the toffee that we know.

Homemade toffee “Kis-kis”: simple, tasty, beautiful

It turns out that you can make very tasty, sticky and delicate candies with your own hands, and the result will be no worse than in the store. In a saucepan with a thick bottom, mix 200 g of sugar, 2 tbsp. l. honey, 30 g of butter, a pinch of vanillin and pour in all 200 ml of baked milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for half an hour, until the toffee turns light brown, like caramel. Lubricate the ice molds with odorless vegetable oil, put the candy mixture in them and put them in the freezer for 30 minutes. “Kis-kis” toffees look very impressive and beautiful; you can use them to serve a table for tea drinking by inserting skewers or toothpicks into the candies.

Collection and preparation

The culture is actively used in folk medicine. The collection of raw materials is carried out according to certain rules. In particular, harvesting is not carried out in the first year of a cockerel’s life. Collection must be done in August or September. The rhizome is carefully dug up and washed. The fruits are cut lengthwise and dried in the sun.

Raw materials are stored in a dry, dark and cool place. Plant parts are placed in stack dishes or paper bags. You can use the harvested raw materials within two years.

Creamy toffee: a delicate dessert for gourmets

Creamy toffee candies are prepared at home not only from cream, but also from milk in order to reduce the calorie content of the finished dish. Although creamy toffees are, of course, tastier. To prepare the sweets, dissolve 500 g of sugar in 250 ml of cream or milk and place the saucepan over medium heat. As usual, the mass will have to be stirred during the cooking process, and soon it will begin to thicken and darken. As soon as the milk caramel acquires the color of coffee with milk, it can be considered ready. Remove the toffee from the heat, grind it with 100 g of butter and flavor it with a few drops of vanilla extract. Place the toffee on a greased surface, smooth it out and let it harden, then slice it beautifully and serve.

What are the benefits of iris?

The use of cockerel-based products has a positive effect on the body. The raw materials contain the components necessary to maintain health.

What are the benefits of orris root?

This part of the plant is rich in phenolic substances and produces an antiseptic effect. The roots are necessary for the treatment of inflammatory processes in organs related to the respiratory and urinary systems, and the digestive tract. They are a source of flavonoids that strengthen the heart muscle and normalize blood pressure.

The use of products from the roots of the cockerel helps to normalize hormonal levels, which is especially important during menopause

Beneficial properties of iris essential oil

The product is widely used in cosmetology, folk medicine, and perfumery. Using an oil solution heals the scalp and face. Its use is accompanied by a regenerating effect.

Iris essential oil is suitable for the care of sensitive skin types.

Condensed milk toffee: tenderness and sweetness

These most delicate candies melt in your mouth and leave no choice for those with a sweet tooth - you will want to eat them endlessly! Melt 100 g of butter over low heat, then saute 40 g of wheat flour in it until beige. Pour 300 g of condensed milk into the pan and cook, stirring, for 10 minutes. Next, add 200 ml of warm milk to the pan, mix thoroughly and cook until the mixture thickens and turns golden. Place the fondant on a flat surface, let it cool and cut out beautiful candies with molds. You can simply cut the layer with a knife or break it with your hands.

English toffees for tea

It turns out that the British also love toffee, but they prepare it in their own way. How to make English-style toffee candies? For this we need butter, sugar, corn syrup and almonds. Corn syrup is sold in specialty confectionery stores. It is added to baked goods so that they do not go stale, and fudge is made with it so that it does not become sugary.

Mix 250 g of sugar with 1 tsp. corn syrup, 230 g butter and salt on the tip of a knife. Cook for 5 minutes over low heat, add 90 g of ground roasted almonds and continue to keep the mixture on the fire until it reduces and becomes soft brown. Pour the fondant into an oiled mold, let it harden and cut into pieces. The British serve this dessert with the traditional fife-o-clock along with biscuits and jam.

Magical properties of iris

The plant is distinguished not only by its spectacular appearance. The cockerel is known for having medicinal properties. Since ancient times, iris has been used by sorcerers.

The special smell of the plant and the iron content made it possible to use the cockerel to prepare products used to spray the chambers of kings. Culture was considered a symbol of perfection. Boys were bathed in perennial decoctions to strengthen their fortitude. It was believed that the plant could impart courage, wisdom and fearlessness. Iris is associated with youth. The cockerel brings harmony and develops eloquence.

The appearance of the perennial is explained by legends. According to one of them, the flowers emerged from a rainbow that had crumbled into fragments. A sea legend says that the plant sprouted from the tears of a fisherman who mourned the separation from her lover in the meadows.

Chocolate toffees

This original dessert will appeal to all chocolate lovers - with morning coffee it lifts your spirits and makes life sweeter. Melt 125 g of dark chocolate in a water bath, separately mix 150 g of 35% fat cream, 3 tbsp. l. honey, 1 tbsp. l. sugar and add chocolate to the mixture. Cook the toffee over very low heat, stirring constantly, for about 12 minutes. Pour the fondant onto baking paper, let it cool, put it in the refrigerator, and then break it into pieces. Chilled candies are easily separated from the paper; their consistency is soft, viscous and tender. By the way, you can use a box of regular chocolates with indentations as molds for toffee.

Iris examination results*

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Lemon toffee: culinary creativity

Even those who don’t like citrus fruits will like this unusual dessert. The fact is that such toffees have no sourness at all, but the aroma of fresh lemon is present. These candies can be called diet sweets due to the absence of dairy products and oil, so for those who are on a diet, they can be a real salvation.

Dissolve 400 g of sugar in 120 ml of water and bring the water to a boil, remembering to stir so that the syrup does not burn. Separately, dilute 100 g of gelatin in water according to the instructions on the package. When the gelatin has dissolved, mix it with sugar syrup and cook the mixture for 10 minutes. Add 2 tbsp. l. lemon juice. Pour the syrup into the mold; when it hardens, carefully cut it into squares and taste it. Of course, these chewing candies cannot be called classic toffees, but they are very tasty and piquant.

Fat calories

It would seem that besides sugar, what harm can toffees bring? But sugar is perhaps the most harmless side of candy. Trans fats were found in the samples. True, only one brand does not fit into the 2% allowed today - Toffee, which contains more than 6 percent of trans-fatty acid isomers. Since this iris was produced before the new year, before the 2% standard came into force, the manufacturer did not violate anything. It is also worth mentioning the high calorie content. Keep in mind, the nutritional value of toffee can be compared to chocolate. 100 grams of “Milk to the Ceiling” sweets contain 560 kcal. The brand “Nota Boom” turned out to be the least high in calories - 405 kcal.

Have a pleasant tea party with the “Eat at Home” store!

Now you know how to make toffee candies - as you can see, it’s not at all difficult. When the classic toffee gets boring, you can come up with your own variations of candies. Try adding fried seeds and nuts, dried apricots and prunes, poppy seeds, coconut flakes or sweet spices - cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg - to the toffee. Toffees can be made into healthy sweets if you cook them with honey or cane sugar, adding a minimum of butter. If you come up with your own recipe for this dessert, send it to the “Eat at Home!” website. Let our life be even more delicious! This dessert will come in handy for any, even festive tea party. And with tea from the branded online store “Eat at Home”, such a holiday will be even more memorable for your guests. Loose leaf tea has a delicate, excellent taste and fresh aroma, it gives strength and gives a great mood! The teas do not contain artificial flavors or additives. Enjoy your tea!

How to select and store?

There are several basic rules in choosing and storing toffees.

When purchasing, pay attention to the composition of the candies. They should not be made with vegetable fats or fat substitutes.

These impurities contain trans fats, which are dangerous to the body.

The composition should be the same as many years ago in the USSR. Thus, high-quality toffee should consist exclusively of the following ingredients: molasses, condensed milk, sugar, condensed milk.

If the candy wrapper sticks to the candy, this is the main sign that the storage conditions for this delicacy have been violated.

The candy itself should not stick to your teeth, and in addition, it should be colored light brown.

A high-quality product can be stored for three to seven months. If the terms are longer, this means that the composition contains preservatives, and possibly other food additives, such as flavors and dyes.