Making My Own Crunchies

[zazen999]

I'd dip half and leave to dry and then dip the other half. Then, once the first layers have set; using a fork; dip the whole into the chocolate [sit it on the fork don't stick the fork through], and then place on greaseproof paper to set.

If the items are cold; then it starts to set as soon as it touches the item; so you don't get slipback.

[OllieMartin]

No, they've got a big industrial blowing machine that gives the ripple effect on the top and blows off all the excess. (Yes, I watch 'How its Made )

I was thinking about trying to reproduce ripples, but I don't have anything blowy and don't fancy covering them in spittle!

I'd dip half and leave to dry and then dip the other half. Then, once the first layers have set; using a fork; dip the whole into the chocolate [sit it on the fork don't stick the fork through], and then place on greaseproof paper to set.

If the items are cold; then it starts to set as soon as it touches the item; so you don't get slipback.

Will try this method, sounds like a good way to avoid having a join in the coating.

I also need a conveyor belt with 'Ollietopia Inc' embossed on it to imprint the underside, just like Crunchies!

[Pumpkin Becki]

I was thinking about trying to reproduce ripples, but I don't have anything blowy and don't fancy covering them in spittle!

Errr, yeah, don't do that!!

I also need a conveyor belt with 'Ollietopia Inc' embossed on it to imprint the underside, just like Crunchies!

I'll get R&D working on it for you Boss!! (***mutters to self 'I am going to get employee of the year, I am, I am...')

[Nicos]

I'd dip half and leave to dry and then dip the other half. Then, once the first layers have set; using a fork; dip the whole into the chocolate [sit it on the fork don't stick the fork through], and then place on greaseproof paper to set.

Nah- don't bother with the greaseproof paper- just stick them directly into your mouth...and eat....simples!

[zazen999]

Will try this method, sounds like a good way to avoid having a join in the coating.

Just for goodness sakes don't add me to Ollietopia Inc as Chief Double Dipper.

[OllieMartin]

...Chief Double Dipper.

Is that a euphamism?

[zazen999]

Is that a euphamism?

Ahem.

[OllieMartin]

Well despite your excellent suggestion zaz, I went for this idea:


A small amount of molten chocolate poured into mould, honeycomb bars pressed back into mould and chocolate forced around sides.


Moulds topped up with molten chocolate


Bars chilled and removed.

I have toyed with the idea of redoing them to fully cover the missed bits, but I think that just adds to the homemadeness. I'm pretty chuffed with the result

[HayleyB]

Mmmmmmmmmm, I hope you're my Secret Santa

[zazen999]

Ollie; exactly how many proposals are you looking for this weekend?

[Nicos]

Mmmmmmmmmm, I hope you're my Secret Santa

me me me!!!!

[Jeanied]

Stand in line, girls - I'm the one for Olliecentric eulogistic remarks!

That is some serious cooking, Ollie!

BTW - what happened to the toothpaste guy?

[zazen999]

Stand in line, girls - I'm the one for Olliecentric eulogistic remarks!

That is some serious cooking, Ollie!

BTW - what happened to the toothpaste guy?

He was a spammer. Sorry!

[pipscariad]

Ok. I have worked through the thread from page 1, trying not to salivate on computer (eldest sons school netbook, just wouldn't do ), but now I need to know - they look fantastic Ollie, but have you tasted one yet????? What are they like?????

Am very, very tempted to have a go.... Could be a Crunchie Christmas for many of us I feel - what have you started?!

[Scottishnewbie]

I'm gonna have to stop spending time on here, it is costing me too much money! I've just ordered one of those red tray things Ollie to make my crunchie bars in!!!

Which recipe did you use in the end?