Alton Brown'S Chocolate Fudge Recipe

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   Grease an 8 by 8-inch pan with butter, or line it with waxed paper.

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   In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, chocolate, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter, the half-and-half, and the corn syrup. Stir with a wooden spoon over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the chocolate is melted.

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   Increase the heat and bring to a boil without stirring. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 3 minutes. Remove the cover and attach a candy thermometer to the pot. Cook until the thermometer reads 234u00b0F.

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   Remove it from the heat and add the remaining butter. Do not stir! Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes, or until it drops to 130u00b0F. Add vanilla and nuts, if desired, and stir until the mixture well-blended and its appearance changes from shiny to matte. This might take a while-up to 15 to 20 minutes. Be strong!

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   Pour the fudge into the prepared pan. Let it sit in a cool dry area until firm, 3 to 4 hours. Cut into 1-inch pieces and store in an airtight container for up to a week.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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