Betty's Chocolate-Drizzled Almond-Bacon Brittle

Betty demonstrates how to make Chocolate-Drizzled Almond-Bacon Brittle. This recipe was adapted from the "I Love Bacon!" cookbook, which was given to me as a birthday gift by Allan Kent of Blackpool, England. "I Love Bacon!" was compiled by Jayne Rockmill, and the recipe was adapted from "Chocolate-Dipped Smoked Almond-Bacon Brittle," which was created by Pastry Chef Elizabeth Ramsey of The Chocolate Room in Brooklyn, New York. Thanks to all who had a hand in creating this video! --Betty :)

Chocolate-Drizzled Almond-Bacon Brittle

4 slices crisp bacon, crumbled
2 cups roasted, salted almonds, coarsely chopped
1 ¼ cups sugar
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons water
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, at room temperature
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
semi-sweet chocolate chips for icing (4 ounces for drizzling, or 6 ounces for dipping)

Line a baking pan with a Silpat liner or waxed paper. Set aside. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes, or until mixture turns thick and syrupy. Slowly add the softened butter and continue stirring until the butter melts. Keep cooking and stirring until mixture is golden brown, about 4 minutes longer (hard crack stage—300 degrees [F]). Remove pan from heat. Stir in baking soda, salt, red pepper flakes, crumbled bacon, and almonds. Quickly, but carefully, pour the brittle onto prepared baking pan and spread out evenly. When cool and hard, break brittle into serving pieces. Place chocolate chips in small heatproof bowl. Microwave on LOW 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each cycle, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Dip pieces of brittle into chocolate and place at an angle to dry OR drizzle melted chocolate over brittle using a pastry bag. Chill brittle until chocolate is set. Place on a nice serving plate or store in a tightly sealed container for up to 1 week. Enjoy! Love, Betty ♥♥♥♥♥

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