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Nougat
Nougat nightmare-I've tried 5 different recipes but still can't find one that gives me the texture I want. I've used a candy thermometer, calibrated it and followed every detail but it results in a nougat that is either "rock hard/gooey/chewy like gum".I want one that will have the similar short texture of Demascus/Wedgewood/Sally Williams nougat. I haven't tried the Yuppiechef nougat recipe as yet. Is the texture, the one I've been looking for or do you have a recipe that is please?
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Ah, Nougat nightmares. That's a pain but there are two articles from our spatula magazine with recipes that resulted in good nougat consistency.
http://www.yuppiechef.com/spatula/the-science-behind-nougat/
http://www.yuppiechef.com/spatula/how-to-make-nougat/
Have a try at these, and remember to let it set for about 12 hours at room temperature (not in the fridge), because the consistency changes during this time.