Larrupin' Good Fudge
Okay, I can't stand it! I'm drooling all over the keyboard, and wondering what's so bad about a fudge that's "only" sauce, anyway? Ever think of "Hot Fudge Sundae?" Downright sinful, that's what it is!
And for my favorite chocolate sin recipe (no, not foolproof, but awesomely old-fashioned with that honest, whisper-of-graininess beaten fudge texture!), try this sometime!:
2 c sugar (yes, 2 cups)
4 Tblspns cocoa (I usually add a "whisper" more)
1 c milk (A little bit more doesn't hurt, tho)
pinch of salt
Stir it all in a pre-buttered sauce pan, cook kinda slowly so's not to scorch it. When it reaches soft ball stage, plop a tablespoon pat of butter on top, and 1 teaspoon (real) vanilla. Let cool, without stirring, until bottom of pan is cool enuf that you can put your hand on it (it should still feel warm-to-pretty-warm, but not to burn yourself - hope that makes sense).
Then, beat the tar out of it with a big spoon. Switch hands to beat with. Haul a teenager in to show off how much he can beat before fainting, then take over cuz if it's not already about to set up, it will be any second! There's a secret to knowing exactly the right moment to pour the stuff onto a buttered plate - and I haven't gotten the knack of it YET. Basically, pour the stuff onto a buttered plate, score it with a buttered knife onceit's cooled a little bit (for later cutting) and let it cool down if you have the willpower. Make appointment with dentist, then:
Succumb.
This is the "Granny's old recipe" that hooked Grandpa before WW1 kind of fudge. "Larrupin' good!" Gawd, those southern women knew how to make your mouth water!
Nan (off to dig out the cocoa)