well... it's that time of year again, when i pull a few semi all nighters to make goodie plates for the western power boys. yes, it's a lot of cooking, yes it takes a long time, but yes it is absolutely worth it. i was inspired by the years of goodie tray making i watched as a child and seeing as my mothers efforts are still well known, i know these will be remembered long after the goodies are eaten.
this years trays consisted of: (starting at 12:00) salted caramel slice, white rocky road, popcorn and seed brittle, chocolate truffles, chocolate rocky road, peanut butter cookies, (then the middle) brownies and fudge
recipes can be found here and here
the popcorn and seed brittle is new to the line up this year (and will definitely be staying from now on... give it a go! it is so easy and so yum! (plus vegan/ gluten/ dairy/ egg/ nut free!!)) and amazing! recipe for this one can be found here
popcorn and seed brittle
2 cups (440g) caster sugar
1 cup cooked popcorn
1/2 cup (100g) pepitas, toasted
1/2 cup (75g) sunflower seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1. line a baking tray with baking paper. combine sugar and 1/2 cup (125ml) water in a medium saucepan. stir over low heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves
2. increase heat to high and bring to the boil. cook, uncovered, without stirring, for 7-8 mins or until golden brown. set aside until bubbles subside. add popcorn, pepitas, sunflower and sesame seeds and swirl to coat.
3. carefully pour the hot popcorn mixture onto the lined tray. set aside until cool and hard, then break into pieces.
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