Crispy Caramel Bread Toast Popcorn
How to Make Sweet and Crispy Caramel Toast Popcorn at Home
Transform leftover bread slices into a delightful, crowd-pleasing snack! This recipe creates ‘toast popcorn’ that’s as crispy as freshly popped corn, coated in a decadent caramel sauce. It’s incredibly simple to make, perfect for beginners, and is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults, especially during movie nights. Get ready to enjoy a fantastic homemade treat!
Ingredients
- 7 slices of bread
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 small soju cup (approx. 30ml) water
- 1 cup milk (approx. 200ml)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Gather all the ingredients needed to make your delicious toast popcorn. It’s best to use bread that isn’t too stale.
Step 2
Cut the bread slices into bite-sized cubes, about 1cm x 1cm in size. This makes them easy to eat, similar to popcorn.
Step 3
Place the cut bread cubes into a dry, preheated pan. Toast them over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
Step 4
The goal is to make the exterior of the bread slightly firm. To achieve a beautiful popcorn-like shape without browning too much, it’s best to toast them thoroughly over medium heat until the inside is crispy, rather than letting the outside get too golden.
Step 5
Once the bread is toasted and crispy, place it in a sieve and gently shake to remove any loose crumbs. This step ensures the caramel coats the bread evenly.
Step 6
In a clean pan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Crucially, do not stir at this stage! The sugar will slowly dissolve to form the caramel base.
Step 7
Once the sugar has completely melted and turned clear, reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter and stir until it has melted, enriching the caramel with its flavor.
Step 8
When the butter is fully melted, slowly pour in the milk. Be cautious as the hot caramel may splatter when the milk is added.
Step 9
Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a spatula to prevent sticking. Simmer until the caramel reaches your desired color. A nice amber hue is what you’re looking for.
Step 10
As soon as the caramel reaches the desired color, immediately reduce the heat to low. Overcooking can cause it to burn.
Step 11
Add the pre-toasted bread cubes to the caramel sauce. Stir quickly over low heat for about 30 seconds. It’s important to move fast to ensure the caramel coats the bread evenly.
Step 12
Continue to mix gently until the caramel sauce coats every piece of toast popcorn. It should start to look sticky and well-coated.
Step 13
Line a large tray or baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. This prevents the finished toast popcorn from sticking.
Step 14
Spread the caramel-coated toast popcorn onto the prepared tray and let it cool completely. It will become even crispier as it cools. Your delicious toast popcorn is ready to be enjoyed! Enjoy! ♡♡♡
