Let’s begin with the apparent query…
WHAT THE HECK IS A BEAVER NUGGET???
If you happen to’ve ever road-tripped by Texas, you may need come throughout a sequence of
fuel stations/comfort shops referred to as
Buc-ee’s®.
cleanest restrooms
(and, I believe, the most important), and a cult following attributable to their cute little
mascot, in-house goodies (like BBQ, jerky, banana pudding, fudge, roasted
nuts), and sure…Beaver Nuggets.
Beaver Nuggets are a little bit like kettle corn or caramel corn. As an alternative of
popcorn, although, the nuggets are puffcorn. Massive, fluffy, no-kernel puffcorn.
crunchy, however THESE are completely different – mild, fluffy, with a slight crunch and
probably the most scrumptious buttery taste.
They’re really fairly simple to make at residence…and I dare say, BETTER!!! Be
cautious, although, they’re outrageously addictive.
For the right texture, I take advantage of Outdated Dutch Puffcorn, and I like to recommend it extremely!
I needed to order it
on-line, though it seems to be like some Goal shops would possibly carry it. Have to be a
regional delicacy.
popcorn. Puffcorn is lighter, and properly, puffier…with no kernels!
The nuggets get coated in a caramel sauce, so you will want the same old butter and
sugar…you will additionally want some flavoring. The components checklist on a bag of
Beaver Nuggets is a little bit obscure, itemizing “flavors,” though it does checklist
butter flavoring.
Mr. E nailed the style of Beaver Nuggets when he described them as “like a
waffle with syrup.”
interwebs) which listed “maple flavoring” as an ingredient.
This mix of extracts and flavorings on this recipe is the SECRET
to getting the Beaver Nuggets taste spot on. Ding, ding, ding!!!
Make the caramel sauce on the range, stir within the extracts, and pour over
the puffcorn. Unfold the coated puffcorn onto a rimmed cookie sheet.
You will bake this for 45 minutes, stirring on occasion. The baking
crisps up the caramelly coating.
As soon as baked, pour the nuggets onto your countertop or a big reducing board
and allow them to cool. When cooled, break aside any which have caught collectively.
Retailer in an hermetic container (we use a big ziptop bag).
Copycat Beaver Nuggets (Caramel Puffcorn)
If you happen to’ve ever been road-tripping by Texas, you will have stumbled
upon Buc-ee’s, Texas’ most well-known fuel station/comfort retailer chain.
Buc-ee’s® is legendary for its Beaver Nuggets – an totally addictive
caramel puff corn. Now you can also make it at residence, no street journey
wanted.
PREP TIME: quarter-hour
BAKE TIME: 45 minutes
YIELD: ~12 cups
8-10 ounces plain or butter-flavored Puffcorn (really helpful: Outdated Dutch)
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup packed mild brown sugar
1/2 cup mild corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon maple extract
1/2 teaspoon butter extract/flavoring
Line a big, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven
to 250.
Pour the puff corn into two giant bowls. Soften butter with brown sugar
and corn syrup over medium warmth, stirring incessantly, till boiling.
Boil for two minutes whereas stirring.
Take away from warmth and instantly add the baking soda and extracts.
Stir whereas the combination bubbles and foams. Pour half of the combination
over every bowl of puffcorn. Use salad servers or “salad fingers” to toss
and coat the puffcorn evenly.
Pour all the coated puffcorn onto ready baking sheet. Bake for
45 minutes, tossing each quarter-hour.
Take away from oven, and pour onto a big reducing board or clear
countertop lined with waxed paper and unfold into a fair layer. Let
cool. Break items aside if wanted. Retailer in an hermetic container for
a number of days.
Let’s begin with the apparent query…
WHAT THE HECK IS A BEAVER NUGGET???
If you happen to’ve ever road-tripped by Texas, you may need come throughout a sequence of
fuel stations/comfort shops referred to as
Buc-ee’s®.
cleanest restrooms
(and, I believe, the most important), and a cult following attributable to their cute little
mascot, in-house goodies (like BBQ, jerky, banana pudding, fudge, roasted
nuts), and sure…Beaver Nuggets.
Beaver Nuggets are a little bit like kettle corn or caramel corn. As an alternative of
popcorn, although, the nuggets are puffcorn. Massive, fluffy, no-kernel puffcorn.
crunchy, however THESE are completely different – mild, fluffy, with a slight crunch and
probably the most scrumptious buttery taste.
They’re really fairly simple to make at residence…and I dare say, BETTER!!! Be
cautious, although, they’re outrageously addictive.
For the right texture, I take advantage of Outdated Dutch Puffcorn, and I like to recommend it extremely!
I needed to order it
on-line, though it seems to be like some Goal shops would possibly carry it. Have to be a
regional delicacy.
popcorn. Puffcorn is lighter, and properly, puffier…with no kernels!
The nuggets get coated in a caramel sauce, so you will want the same old butter and
sugar…you will additionally want some flavoring. The components checklist on a bag of
Beaver Nuggets is a little bit obscure, itemizing “flavors,” though it does checklist
butter flavoring.
Mr. E nailed the style of Beaver Nuggets when he described them as “like a
waffle with syrup.”
interwebs) which listed “maple flavoring” as an ingredient.
This mix of extracts and flavorings on this recipe is the SECRET
to getting the Beaver Nuggets taste spot on. Ding, ding, ding!!!
Make the caramel sauce on the range, stir within the extracts, and pour over
the puffcorn. Unfold the coated puffcorn onto a rimmed cookie sheet.
You will bake this for 45 minutes, stirring on occasion. The baking
crisps up the caramelly coating.
As soon as baked, pour the nuggets onto your countertop or a big reducing board
and allow them to cool. When cooled, break aside any which have caught collectively.
Retailer in an hermetic container (we use a big ziptop bag).
Copycat Beaver Nuggets (Caramel Puffcorn)
If you happen to’ve ever been road-tripping by Texas, you will have stumbled
upon Buc-ee’s, Texas’ most well-known fuel station/comfort retailer chain.
Buc-ee’s® is legendary for its Beaver Nuggets – an totally addictive
caramel puff corn. Now you can also make it at residence, no street journey
wanted.
PREP TIME: quarter-hour
BAKE TIME: 45 minutes
YIELD: ~12 cups
8-10 ounces plain or butter-flavored Puffcorn (really helpful: Outdated Dutch)
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup packed mild brown sugar
1/2 cup mild corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon maple extract
1/2 teaspoon butter extract/flavoring
Line a big, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven
to 250.
Pour the puff corn into two giant bowls. Soften butter with brown sugar
and corn syrup over medium warmth, stirring incessantly, till boiling.
Boil for two minutes whereas stirring.
Take away from warmth and instantly add the baking soda and extracts.
Stir whereas the combination bubbles and foams. Pour half of the combination
over every bowl of puffcorn. Use salad servers or “salad fingers” to toss
and coat the puffcorn evenly.
Pour all the coated puffcorn onto ready baking sheet. Bake for
45 minutes, tossing each quarter-hour.
Take away from oven, and pour onto a big reducing board or clear
countertop lined with waxed paper and unfold into a fair layer. Let
cool. Break items aside if wanted. Retailer in an hermetic container for
a number of days.
