Nougat with chocolate Malt-such as in the milky way Bars

To making homemade nougat, noga was a mystery to me.  Nougat was the alien tough substance found in my least favorite candy bars.  A request to make of Galaxy cupcakes (more on that in a future post) asked me to research some nougat and ultimately myself.

I learned that while traditional nougat a candy flavoured with nuts is (per Wikipedia: "the word nougat and pan away nogat (Occitan pronunciation: [panu of ?at]), which means nutbread."), the nougat in Galaxy contains no nuts-it is a chocolate malt nougat.  It's made with proteins (such as a meringue), but with the addition of sugar, corn syrup, malted milk powder and chocolate.

Despite my dislike for milky way bars (even before I became a chocolate snob, I loved ultra-sweet candy bars), not I bought one for research purposes.  As a teenager buying condoms, I hoped that I was not spotted by someone who knew me.  Foods that I cannot be very often, they magically delicious when I create.  This was not the case with Nougat.  My homemade nougat was a spot-on match for the Galaxy nougat-sticky and nauseating sweet.  Do you like milky way bars?  You'll love this stuff!

This means that I don't like the Galaxy cupcakes?  Nope.  When I use the nougat mixed in chocolate malt cupcake batter, balance of the candy sweetness harmoniously the not-so-sweet batter. I was so happy with the results.  Give me nougat in a cupcake on nougat on its own every day!

Nougat recipe

I have the "malted milk nougat recipe from Elizabeth LaBau on About.com.  I agree below with a few minor changes and my notes reprints.
2 C granulated sugar sugar2/3 C light corn syrup2/3 C water2 ei whites2 oz chocolate1/3 C unsweetened malted milk powder 1/8 teaspoon saltLine an 8 x 8 pan with parchment.Place the sugar, corn syrup and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.Brush down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent sugar crystals forms (I skipped this step, but had no problems).Cook without stirring until the temperature at a candy thermometer reaches 260 f. While you are at the correct temperature wait, continue with the preparation of the rest of the recipe.Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place it in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave, stir until melted after every 30 seconds to prevent overheating. Stir until completely smooth, then across something cool.The protein in the clean bowl of a large stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. When the syrup reaches 250 F, begin to beat the egg whites at medium speed.Once the sugar syrup 260 F reached, take the pan from the fire. Turn the mixer to high speed and slow stream in the sugar syrup along the side of the bowl. Continue beating at high speed for about 5 minutes, until the proteins glossy white and stiff.Turn the mixer and add the melted chocolate, salt and malted milk powder. Mix until well combined and smooth. Turning off the mixer and scrape down the sides of the Bowl very well. (The nougat will have the consistency of Fun-Tak mounting Putty.)Scrape the nougat into the prepared pan and smooth in an even layer. Let it cool completely to room temperature set, cut into small squares (or sideways to use in cupcakes). The nougat can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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Nougat with chocolate Malt-such as in the milky way Bars

To making homemade nougat, Nougat was a mystery to me.  Nougat was the alien tough substance found in my least favorite candy bars.  A request to Galaxy cupcakes (more on that in a future post) prompted me to research nougat and eventually to some myself.

I learned that while nougat traditionally a candy made with nuts (per Wikipedia: "the word nougat comes from Occitan pan nogat (Occitan pronunciation: [panu television of the ?at]), which means nutbread."), the nougat in Galaxy contains no nuts-it is a chocolate malt nougat.  The created with proteins (such as a meringue), but with the addition of sugar, glucose syrup, malted milk powder and chocolate.

Despite my dislike for milky way bars (even before I became a chocolate snob, I ultra-sweet candy bars don't like), I bought one for research purposes.  As a teenager buying condoms, I hoped that I was not spotted by someone who knew me.  Very often are foods that I don't magically delicious when I create them yourself.  This was not the case with Nougat.  My homemade nougat was a spot-on contest for Galaxy nougat-sticky and nauseating sweet.  Keep your Galaxy bars?  You will love this stuff!

This means that I don't like the Galaxy cupcakes?  Nope.  When I use the nougat mixed in malt chocolate cupcake batter, balance of the candy sweetness harmoniously the not-so-sweet batter. I was happy with the results.  Give me nougat in a cupcake on nougat on its own every day!

Nougat recipe

I have the malted milk nougat recipe from Elizabeth LaBau on About.com.  I agree below with a few minor changes and my notes reprints.
2 C granulated sugar2/3 C light corn placed/3 C water2 egg whites2 oz unsweetened chocolate1/3 C malted milk powder 1/8 teaspoon saltLine x 8 pan with parchment.Place the sugar, corn syrup and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.Brush down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent sugar crystals forms (I skipped this step, but had no problems).Cooking without stirring up the temperature on a candy thermometer reached 260 F. While you wait for the right temperature, proceed to prepare the rest of the recipe.Cut the chocolate into small pieces and place it in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave until melted, stir after every 30 seconds to prevent overheating. Stir until completely smooth, then across something cool.Place the egg whites in a clean bowl of a large stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. When the syrup reaches 250 F, begin to beat the egg whites on medium speed.Once the sugar syrup 260 F reached, take the pan off the heat. Turn off the mixer for high speed and slow the flow into the sugar syrup along the side of the bowl. Continue to save on high speed for about 5 minutes, until the proteins shiny, white and stiff.The blender and add the melted chocolate, salt and malted milk powder. Mix until well combined and smooth. How to turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides of the Bowl very well. (The nougat will have the consistency of Fun-Tak mounting Putty.)Scrape the nougat into the prepared pan and smooth in an even layer. Let it cool at room temperature to fully set, then cut into small squares (or sideways to use in cupcakes). The nougat can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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Lamb Burger recipe with chocolate and homemade Ketchup

This lamb Burger recipe with a touch of chocolate and homemade ketchup is the first of Jonathan (my husband and personal chef) recipes that I've ever posted.  While Jonathan is best known on this site for taking the beautiful food photos in each of my posts, he is just as (if not more) comfortable in the kitchen as I am.  I bake.  He boils.

The main reason I haven't one of Jonathan the recipes placed is that Jonathan recipes cannot be used.  He is the type of chef who never the same thing twice is because he doesn't remember what he did.  He throws just things on the stove and like magic, he conjures up a gourmet meal.  I am a lucky gal!

A: I posted my recipe polenta but doesn't tell you exhibit
went about what in the meat tomato sauce.
That was because Jonathan created
the meat sauce with no written recipe.
Last year, when I was preparing my entry for the Scharffen Berger Chocolate adventure Contest, I encouraged Jonathan to create an entry also. For the chance of ten thousand dollars I thought he could write down recipe.  As it turned out, I have written the recipe down-after him around the kitchen and copious notes while he cooked.

The Lamb Burger recipe didn't win (my black Thai cupcakes or not), but the good news for you and me is that the Lamb Burger recipe is now registered for us to enjoy and time!

Scharffen Lambergers recipe
1 oz bittersweet chocolate
1 pound ground lamb1 El mint leaves, finely chopped1/2 teaspoon smoked salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper1 teaspoon smoked paprika1 teaspoon sumac1/4 teaspoon dried cayenne pepper, ground1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon cumin seed1 El canola oil4 whole grain hamburger buns1 c arugulaChop chocolate into small pieces and melt completely in a double boiler or microwave.In a large bowl, combine chocolate, lamb, mint and spices. Mix thoroughly.Divide the Lamb seasoned ground in four balls.Heat canola oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.Add patties the oil and cook thoroughly, about 5 minutes per side.Light toast hamburger buns.Place each patty on the bottom half of a roll. Spread homemade ketchup (see below) on the top of the patty, to taste. Garnish with Arugula and cover with the top of the roll.
Homemade Ketchup

If you have never tried homemade ketchup before, you are in for a treat!  You don't have to make lamb burgers to try this ketchup.  Use it on any time/any time instead of the stuff in the bottle.
1 oz bittersweet chocolate15 oz (1 can) tomato sauce3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ONION powder1/4 teaspoon smoked salt1/2 teaspoon sumacCombine all ingredients in a nonreactive medium saucepan.Over medium-high heat until the mixture to a slow boil, stirring regularly.Lower heat and simmer until reduced by half.Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.Keep in the refrigerator until ready to use. Facebook reminder

Don't forget to check out the Cupcake Project Facebook page for a sweet chocolaty giveaway.

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