Homemade Toffee Recipe

Creating your own homemade toffee is a delightful and rewarding experience, perfect for sweetening up any occasion. To begin, you'll need the following ingredients: 200g unsalted butter, 400g golden caster sugar, 1 tablespoon of golden syrup, and a pinch of salt.

Start by greasing a baking tray with a little butter or lining it with parchment paper to prevent the toffee from sticking. In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over a gentle heat. Once melted, add the sugar, golden syrup, and salt, stirring continuously until the sugar has dissolved.

Bring the mixture to a boil, and using a sugar thermometer, cook it until it reaches the 'hard crack' stage, which is about 149°C (300°F). If you don't have a thermometer, you can test it by dropping a small amount of the toffee into cold water; it should form brittle threads.

Carefully pour the hot toffee into the prepared tray, spreading it evenly. Allow it to cool for a few minutes, then score the surface with a knife to create perfect portions. Once completely cooled and set, break the toffee into pieces and enjoy the rich, buttery flavour.

Not only is this homemade toffee a treat for yourself, but it also makes for a lovely gift when wrapped in cellophane and tied with a ribbon. Happy toffee-making!