HOT COCOA: RELOADED
By simply toasting the milk powder before adding it to the hot cocoa mix, we can capture a wide array of flavors, including caramel, toffee, and malt. Basically, one extra step creates the best cup of hot chocolate ever. Just trust me. And don't forget the homemade marshmallows...Note: If, like me, you only have kosher salt, simply blend a few tablespoons to a fine dust in a spice grinder. This recipe first appeared in Season 1 of Good Eats: Reloaded.
Provided by Level Agency
Categories Drinks
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 300ºF. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Spread milk powder in a thin, even layer the prepared sheet pan and bake until golden brown and crumbly, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Odds are good the milk powder will be stuck together in lumps and if that's the case, simply pulse it in a food processor a few times. (Toasting the milk powder is technically optional but personally, I think the flavor is worth it.)
- Transfer the toasted and cooled milk powder to an airtight plastic container and add the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, fine salt, and cayenne, if using. Cover and shake to thoroughly combine. Tightly sealed, the powder will keep nearly indefinitely in the pantry.
- For one serving, heat 3/4 cup (6 fluid ounces or 175 ml) of water to a boil, then remove from the heat. Spoon 1/4 cup of the cocoa mix into a heavy mug and whisk in 1/4 cup (2 ounces or 60 ml) of the water to create a paste. Slowly whisk in the remaining hot water. Let sit about 30 seconds because otherwise you'll scald your face while attempting to chug the deliciousness.
CHOCOLATE SYRUP: RELOADED
Not only does this version of my classic chocolate syrup follow a much simpler procedure (whip out that food processor, people), it also features another improvement in the form of black cardamom.What does black cardamom taste like? Like somebody put a menthol cigarette out in a cup of dark, sweet coffee into which one drop of pine resin had fallen, and some dirt...only in a good way. Basically, it makes the chocolate taste even more chocolaty, which is what we want. Best served over ice cream, in chocolate milk, on french fries and fruit salad, in coffee, and all over breakfast cereal. Note: After grinding the cardamom finely in a spice grinder, you'll have to sift out the fibrous threads. Yes, it's worth it.This recipe first appeared in Season 1 of Good Eats.
Provided by Kate Itrich-Williams
Categories Sweets
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pulse the cocoa powder and salt in the bowl of a food processor several times until smooth.
- Whisk together the sugar, water, and corn syrup in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Turn the food processor on and let it run continuously while carefully pouring the boiling-hot sugar mixture into the feed tube. Follow with the vanilla and cardamom.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before transferring via funnel into a large squeeze bottle.Then cool completely before refrigerating for up to 3 months. Or divide into two containers, refrigerating one, stashing the other in the freezer where it will keep indefinitely. Unless, of course, you come back and eat it the next day.
ALTON BROWN'S COCOA SYRUP
Who needs store bought syrup anymore. This tastes much better! I have made it many times. Use it for ice cream, chocolate milk, on top of brownies, or chug straight from the bottle...no, I would never do that. ;) This recipe came from the Food Network website where it rates a solid five stars.
Provided by Molidol
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium or large pot, bring water and sugar to a boil.
- Whisk in cocoa, vanilla, salt, and corn syrup until all the solids have dissolved.
- Reduce sauce until slightly thickened.
- Strain and cool to room temperature.
- Pour into squeeze bottles.
- Keep in the fridge.
- One serving equals about 1/2 cup.
COCOA SYRUP
Homemade cocoa syrup comes together in just 20 minutes for a rich and chocolatey treat best drizzled over ice cream or mixed into chocolate milk. I find most chocolate syrups too sweet. This version ha a nice bitter balance like Bosco did 30 years ago. This recipe first appeared in Season 5 of Good Eats and was updated in Season 1 of Good Eats: Reloaded. Photo by Lynne Calamia
Provided by Level Agency
Categories Sweets
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring the water, sugar, and corn syrup to a boil over medium heat in a 3-quart saucier. Decrease the heat to low and gradually whisk in the cocoa powder. Continue to whisk until all the cocoa has been incorporated. Cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla and salt. Let cool for 15 minutes, then pour into squeeze bottles using a funnel. Store in the refrigerator.
- To use, place the squeeze bottle in hot water for 10 minutes. Squeeze into cold milk and stir for delicious chocolate milk or serve on your favorite ice cream. And, hey, it's fat free!
HOT COCOA
A dash of cayenne pepper makes all the difference in Alton Brown's Hot Cocoa recipe, from Good Eats on Food Network.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories beverage
Time 5m
Yield 5 1/2 cups dry mix
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and incorporate evenly. In a small pot, heat 4 to 6 cups of water.
- Fill your mug half full with the mixture and pour in hot water. Stir to combine. Seal the rest in an airtight container, keeps indefinitely in the pantry. This also works great with warm milk.
COCOA BROWNIES
Satisfy your chocolate cravings with Alton Brown's Cocoa Brownies recipe from Good Eats on Food Network. For a well-balanced brownie, don't forget the salt.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 brownies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Butter and flour an 8-inch square pan.
- In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the eggs at medium speed until fluffy and light yellow. Add both sugars. Add remaining ingredients, and mix to combine.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured 8-inch square pan and bake for 45 minutes. Check for doneness with the tried-and-true toothpick method: a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan should come out clean. When it's done, remove to a rack to cool. Resist the temptation to cut into it until it's mostly cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calorie, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 83 milligrams, Sodium 82 milligrams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 22 grams
COCOA NIB HOT CHOCOLATE
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories beverage
Time 50m
Yield Four 6-ounce servings (24 ounces)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pulse the cocoa nibs in a spice grinder 3 to 4 times until the nibs are coarsely chopped. Place the nibs in a 1-quart microwave-safe measuring cup and add the milk. Microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes or until the milk reaches 160 degrees F. Steep at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the chocolate, sugar, water and salt in the carafe of a 1-liter French press. Set aside.
- After steeping, return the nib-milk mixture to the microwave and heat on high for 2 minutes until it simmers or reaches 185 degrees F. Strain the hot nib-milk mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into the French press carafe. Set aside for 1 minute, and then stir to combine the chocolate and milk. Pump the plunger of the French press 10 to 15 times to froth and aerate. Serve immediately.
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
Roll Alton Brown's melt-in-your-mouth Chocolate Truffles from Food Network for a luxurious treat that works as a perfect gift.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories dessert
Time 3h25m
Yield 30 to 35 truffles
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the 10 ounces of chocolate and butter in a medium size glass mixing bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. Remove and stir, and repeat this process 1 more time. Set aside.
- Heat the heavy cream and corn syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove from the heat and pour the mixture over the melted chocolate mixture; let stand for 2 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, stir gently, starting in the middle of bowl and working in concentric circles until all chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth and creamy. Gently stir in the brandy. Pour the mixture into an 8 by 8-inch glass baking dish and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Using a melon baller, scoop chocolate onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and return to the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Place the cocoa powder, nuts, and/or toasted coconut each in its own pie pan and set aside.
- In the meantime, place the 8 ounces of chocolate into a medium mixing bowl which is sitting on top of a heating pad lined bowl, with the heating pad set to medium. Depending on the heating pad, you may need to adjust the heat up or down. Stirring the chocolate occasionally, test the temperature of the chocolate and continue heating until it reaches 90 to 92 degrees F; do not allow the chocolate to go above 94 degrees F. If you do, the coating will not have a nice snap to it when you bite into the chocolate. Once you have reached the optimal temperature, adjust the heat to maintain it.
- Remove the truffles from the refrigerator and shape into balls by rolling between the palms of your hands. Use powder-free vinyl or latex gloves, if desired.
- Dip an ice cream scoop into the chocolate and turn upside down to remove excess chocolate. Place truffles 1 at time into the scoop and roll around until coated. Then place the truffle into the dish with either the cocoa powder, nuts or coconut. Move the truffle around to coat; leave truffle in the coating for 10 to 15 seconds before removing. In the meantime, continue placing the chocolate-coated truffles in the cocoa or other secondary coating. After 10 to 15 seconds, remove the truffle to a parchment lined sheet pan. Repeat until all truffles are coated. Allow to set in a cool dry place for at least 1 hour; or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Truffles are best when served at room temperature.
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