The History and Making of Toffee

The video tutorial explains the process of making tophy, a type of candy made by caramelizing sugar with butter and sometimes flour. It describes the hard crack stage, where the mixture becomes crunchy. The video also discusses variations of tophy, such as the softer US version often coated with nuts or chocolate. The origins of tophy are debated, with some theories suggesting a Caribbean influence. The tutorial provides a detailed recipe for making tophy at home, including ingredients and cooking steps. Finally, it mentions that January 8th is celebrated as National English Tophy Day.

What is the key temperature range for achieving the hard crack stage in Tophy making?

• 149 to 154 degrees Celsius

• 100 to 110 degrees Celsius

• 250 to 260 degrees Celsius

• 200 to 210 degrees Celsius

How does American Tophy differ from the English version?

• It is always mixed with raisins.

• It is often soft and coated with nuts or chocolate.

• It is made without butter.

• It is only made with flour.

In which century was Tophy invented?

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 20th century

• 19th century

What is the first step in making Tophy at home?

• Mixing sugar and flour

• Heating sugar, butter, and water in a saucepan

• Adding nuts and chocolate

• Cooling the mixture for an hour

What is celebrated on January 8th?

• National Chocolate Day

• National English Tophy Day

• National Candy Day

• National Caramel Day