This recipe needs some serious adjusting. The test kitchen did not do their job properly in my opinion. Way too much butter. You can taste butter as the primary ingredient. This could be reduced by half. Second, the corn syrup should have been reduced to 1/4 cup and the molasses increased to 1/2 cup. Third There was almost no licorice flavor, and I used the same extract you recommended! That should be increased to 2 1/2 tablespoons. I just spent a lot of money for a blob of goo that's sitting in my refrigerator.
Homemade Black Licorice Twists
These licorice twists can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. To serve, just microwave them briefly. This recipe first appeared in our Jan/Feb 2013 issue along with our article Homemade Licorice.
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Credit: Todd Coleman
INGREDIENTS
8 tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more1 cup sugar
½ cup dark corn syrup
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup blackstrap molasses
⅛ tsp. kosher salt
¾ cup whole-wheat flour
1½ tbsp. anise extract (available at Olive Nation)
1½ tsp. black food coloring
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Line a glass 8"-square baking dish with parchment; grease. Bring butter, sugar, syrup, milk, molasses, and salt to a boil over high heat in a 2-qt. saucepan fitted with a candy thermometer until temperature reaches 265°. Remove from heat and stir in flour, extract, and coloring; pour into pan. Chill until firm, 30–45 minutes.2. Invert onto a cutting board, peel of paper, and cut into ¼"-thick ropes; twist to shape. Place on baking sheets; chill 20–30 minutes until set.
Ratings & Reviews (3)
I love this recipe. I've made it 4 times since the issue came out, the only thing is you have to be very careful not to heat it up past 265 or it becomes very brittle, though still extremely tasty. I love the flavor and texture, and it wasn't too difficult to make.
I love this recipe. I've made it 4 times since the issue came out, the only thing is you have to be very careful not to heat it up past 265 or it becomes very brittle, though still extremely tasty. I love the flavor and texture, and it wasn't too difficult to make.
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