How to cut peanut brittle
I would like to be able to cut peanut brittle into neat squares. Everything I have tried does not result in a 'neat, straight cut', a quick Google search shows some very expensive 'industrial' machinery...but nothing for the 'home'.
Any good techniques for how to cut peanut brittle would be appreciated. I would also like a technique that would work after chocolate has been melted on top, although I could add the chocolate after the squares are cut.
Best Answer
Try using a finely serrated knife (I'm thinking like a dollar store steak knife). Move the knife back and forth many times, but apply little to no downward pressure that could cause the peanut brittle to fracture.
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How do you break up peanut brittle?
Using buttered metal spatula or 2 forks, gently spread and stretch brittle to thin layer. Allow to cool completely. Break brittle into pieces and store in airtight container.Why did my peanut brittle turned out chewy?
The key is getting the temperature correct so use a candy thermometer to check it during the cooking process. Why did my peanut brittle turn out chewy? This is because the mixture didn't reach the correct cracking temperature when it was cooking.How do you make peanut brittle less difficult?
The trick, though, is to make a candy that's truly brittle so that it breaks when you bite it, rather than a hard candy that must be sucked like a lollipop or toffee. By adding baking soda to the sugar syrup, you unleash a zillion minuscule air bubbles that give the candy a porous, delicate texture.Can you use parchment paper under peanut brittle?
Can you pour peanut brittle on parchment paper? If you want to line your baking sheet with parchment paper, that will work also. But I suggest lightly misting the paper with nonstick spray just as an extra precaution to prevent the paper from sticking to the bottom of the brittle.BEST PEANUT BRITTLE RECIPE ( ENKATIE CAKE )
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Answer 2
I think your best bet would be to try and cut it while it's still hot and hasn't set all the way. Once it cools completely, it's crystalline form is more likely to shatter than cut. For an example, see the strips in this pepita brittle recipe http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2008/11/pepita-brittle/
As for the chocolate, I would add it after cutting and letting it cool/harden all the way.
Answer 3
Here is a rolling cutter. its an effective way of cutting the peanut brittle. I also agree you have to cut it while its still warmish. This is how I would do it: bring the brittle to flat table. Add into steel frame, Roll the brittle out, with rolling pin. Until the level is even with the height of the steel frame. Remove steel frame and cut with rolling cutter in to desired size. Also note if you recipe is wrong or anything with your cooking procedure, it might be an added reason to not cutting it perfectly.
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