What is the penuch?
Penuch is a type of confectionery made by heating sugar and milk or cream to the stage of a soft ball, allowing it to cool briefly and then whip the mixture until smooth and creamy. After beating, the penuch can be mixed with nuts and poured into the pan to cut into pieces. Penuch can also be slightly redesigned to create a distinctive icing or topper cookie; This practice is particularly common in Hawaii. Like the chocolate fondant, the penus can be complex and it requires patience in the kitchen. It is also very sweet, with a rich caramel taste caused by partial caramelization of brown sugar during the cooking process. Penuch is generally easy to find in the American south and northeast and is especially popular during the holidays.
To create the pen, cook first mix two cups of brown sugar and two -thirds of a cup of milk or cream on low fire, while stirring the ingredients constantly until they boil, and then allow them a little further until the soft ball is reached. HundredThe soft ball is about 237 degrees Fahrenheit (114 degrees Celsius) and can be measured by laying a teaspoon of candy in a bowl of cold water; If they form a pliable ball, it is in the soft ball phase.
The penus must be allowed to cool before mixing, or it is crystallized and becomes bold. As soon as it reaches about 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius), the chefs can add one teaspoon of vanilla, and then whip the penus until they get rid of smooth and cream before adding chopped nuts. After the whip phase, the penus is ready for forming; The master should be lined with wax paper or oiled to prevent the penus from holding.
After the penuch cools in the form, it can be cut and packed for storage before cutting off. The penuch will keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for several weeks and can also be chilled or frozen. Hot weather can cause the penuch to melt and become a little sticky, which can be unpleasant. Penuch canAlso made with maple syrup, for a slightly different taste. The variation of maple syrup is popular in New England, where maple syrup is in abundant supply.