DEEP DARK DISKS OF MINTY MAGIC
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories dessert
Time 45m
Yield about 3 dozen candies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place a folded kitchen towel in the bottom of an 11-inch straight-sided saute pan or large skillet. Add 1-inch of water and place over medium-high heat and bring to a bare simmer, about 190 degrees F. (Yes, there's a towel in the pan...it's okay.)
- Combine 30 grams (about 1/4 cup) of the confectioners' sugar with the egg white in the bowl of your stand mixer, then park the bowl on the towel in the water. Tilt the bowl as needed so the egg mixture is in contact in the water. (Some mixers have an added piece of metal at the bottom that necessitates this.) Reduce the heat to medium and stir often with a rubber spatula until the egg mixture is smooth, foamy, and hits 160 degrees F, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the water and transfer bowl to the mixer. Kill the heat under the saute pan but leave it on the stove; you'll use it later.
- Add the corn syrup and mint oil to the egg mixture. Using the paddle attachment, beat on medium-high until combined, about 30 seconds, scraping down the bowl as needed. Reduce the speed to low, add one-quarter of the confectioners' sugar, and beat until combined, 30 to 45 seconds. Continue to add the sugar in this manner until it's all incorporated, then continue beating until the mixture forms a dough, about 1 minute. Remove the paddle attachment and knead a few times with your hands to smooth out the dough and form it into a ball. If the dough does not form a ball, add 1/2 teaspoon of water, return the bowl to the mixer, and beat with the paddle until smooth.
- Lightly dust the counter and a rolling pin with the cornstarch. Transfer the dough to the counter and roll into a rectangle about 1/4-inch-thick. Use a 2-inch ring cutter to stamp out 25 to 30 rounds of dough. Place the rounds on a parchment-lined half sheet pan, then re-roll and stamp the scraps. You should have about 3 dozen rounds of dough. If there is a lot of excess cornstarch remaining on the rounds, brush off with a pastry brush.
- Place the pan with the peppermint rounds near the cooktop and position a second pan next to it lined with either a silicone baking mat or a second sheet of parchment. Place a folded kitchen towel right next to the stovetop.
- Turn the heat under the saute pan back on to medium-high and let the water return to a bare simmer. Reduce the heat as low as it will go.
- Place the chocolate in a metal bowl that will fit in the saute pan and set in the hot water. Stir constantly for 5 seconds. Remove from the heat, set on the towel, and stir vigorously for 30 seconds. Return to the hot water and stir for another 5 seconds, then back to the dry towel for 30 seconds. Repeat until the chocolate is half-melted, then reduce the time the bowl is on the heat from 5 to 3 seconds. Keep the off-heat stir time at 30 seconds. The goal is to melt all the chocolate while keeping the temperature below 91 degrees F. This process can take anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of the chocolate pieces. If the chocolate begins to creep up above 91 degrees F, leave the bowl on the counter and stir like crazy until the temperature drops back down. Continue with the melting process.
- Once the chocolate is a smooth liquid, stir vigorously for another minute before dipping. Place a candy round into the bowl of chocolate and, using a fork, flip it over to coat both sides. Pull the candy from the chocolate, then tap the fork on the side of the bowl to remove as much excess chocolate as possible. Transfer to the silicone mat and repeat with the remaining candies. (If the chocolate becomes too thick or hard to work with, return it to the hot water for a few seconds, stirring constantly. Again, do not let the temperature rise above 91 degrees F.)
- Rest the candies at room temperature until the chocolate hardens, about 5 minutes. Devour or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 months.
MINTY STONES
Make and share this Minty Stones recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Candy
Time 12h20m
Yield 96-120 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl stir together softened cream cheese and peppermint extract.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring until mixture is smooth (Knead in the last of the powdered sugar with your hands).
- Add black icing, knead until food coloring is evenly distributed.
- Form cream cheese mixture into 1/2 - 3/4-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in sanding sugar if desired; place on waxed paper.
- Cover mints with paper towels and let dry overnight.
- Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator or freeze up to 1 month. Makes 96 to 120 pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.5, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 1.9, Sodium 5.3, Carbohydrate 7.5, Sugar 7.3, Protein 0.1
MINTY FRUIT SALAD
Summer is the season of stone fruit - juicy cherries, sweet peaches, perfect plums. Add a little mint and honey and you've got an amazing summer salad that is a turn away from the usual melon-heavy versions popular on picnic tables and at barbecues.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories breakfast, easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Add chopped fresh stone fruit (any of the following: peaches, cherries, plums, nectarines, apricots or mangoes), orange juice, mint leaves and honey. Stir and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 187, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 18 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
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