Bakers Classic Chocolate Fudge Food

BAKER'S FABULOUSLY FLAWLESS FUDGE

Steps:

• Spread nuts on cookie sheet and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10 minutes to toast; cool.
• Melt chocolate with milk in large microwaveable bowl in microwave on HIGH 2 to 3 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
• Stir in vanilla and nuts. Spread in foil-lined 8 inch (20 cm) square pan.
• Chill 2 hours or until firm. Cut into squares.
• VARIATIONS: PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE - Omit nuts. Drop 1/2 cup (125 mL) peanut butter by teaspoonfuls on top of fudge. Swirl with knife to marble.
• WHITE CHOCOLATE LAYERED FUDGE - Prepare fudge as directed using 3/4 cup (175 mL) nuts, 1 pkg (225 g) Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, 3/4 cup (175 mL) sweetened condensed milk and 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla. Spread in prepared pan. Melt 1 pkg (170 g) Baker's White Chocolate. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup (125 mL) sweetened condensed milk. Spread over dark chocolate layer. Chill as directed.

FANTASY FUDGE

Steps:

• Line 9-inch square pan with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Bring sugar, butter and evaporated milk to full rolling boil in 3-qt. saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook 4 min. or until candy thermometer reaches 234°F, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
• Add chocolate and marshmallow creme; stir until melted. Add nuts and vanilla; mix well.
• Pour into prepared pan; spread to cover bottom of pan. Cool completely. Use foil handles to lift fudge from pan before cutting into 1-inch squares.

BAKER'S® ONE BOWL FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• Microwave chocolate in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Cool 5 min. or to room temperature.
• Add sugar, butter and vanilla; beat with electric mixer on low speed until well blended.
• Gradually add milk, beating until well blended. If frosting becomes too thick, beat in additional milk by teaspoonfuls until of desired spreading consistency. Use to frost your favorite cake or cupcakes.

BAKER'S ONE BOWL SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. Mix corn syrup and evaporated milk in large saucepan until blended. Add chocolate; cook on medium-low heat until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Spread onto bottom of prepared pan.
• Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Let stand at room temperature 15 min. before cutting into squares to serve.

OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan. Set aside.
• Combine sugar, cocoa and milk in a medium saucepan. Stir to blend, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer. Do not stir again.
• Place candy thermometer in pan and cook until temperature reaches 238 degrees F(114 degrees C). If you are not using a thermometer, then cook until a drop of this mixture in a cup of cold water forms a soft ball. Feel the ball with your fingers to make sure it is the right consistency. It should flatten when pressed between your fingers.
• Remove from heat. Add butter or margarine and vanilla extract. Beat with a wooden spoon until the fudge loses its sheen. Do not under beat.
• Pour into prepared pan and let cool. Cut into about 60 squares.

BAKER'S ONE BOWL CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Microwave chocolate and milk in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 2 to 3 min. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after each minute. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
• Add nuts and vanilla; mix well. Spread into foil-lined 8-inch square pan.
• Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Cut into 1-inch squares.

BAKER'S CLASSIC CHOCOLATE FUDGE RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• Line 8 inch square pan with foil. Microwave chocolate and milk in microwaveable bowl on high 2-3 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until completely melted. Stir in nuts and vanilla. Spread into pan. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Use foil to lift fudge from pan; cut into pieces. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week. For creamier fudge, let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.

CHOCOLATE GANACHE

Steps:

• Bring cream to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour cream over chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let stand for 2 minutes. Add butter, then whisk mixture until smooth. Let cool, stirring often. Use immediately.

CLASSIC FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• Melt chocolate and butter over low heat.
• Combine sugar, salt, milk, and vanilla.
• Add sugar mixture to chocolate mixture, blending well together.
• Let stand, if necessary, until of spreading consistency, stirring occasionally.
• Spread quickly, adding a small amt of milk if frosting thickens.

CLASSIC FUDGE

Steps:

• Butter and line a 20cm square cake tin with baking parchment. Put the butter, condensed milk, sugar and milk in a large saucepan over a low heat. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves.
• Increase the heat and bring to the boil. Bubble for 10 mins, stirring all the time until the mixture reaches 115C on a sugar or probe thermometer. Remove from the heat and leave to cool to 110C. Add the vanilla, then beat in a stand mixer or with an electric hand whisk until it cools to 60C. This will help break up any large sugar crystals. The fudge should be thick and matte-looking.
• Spoon the fudge into the prepared tin and press down with a spoon to smooth the surface. Leave to set, then cut into squares. Will keep for up to three weeks in an airtight container.