Crunchy Caramel Bread Popcorn
Crunchy Caramel Bread Popcorn
Ingredients
- 2 bread slices
- 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon milk
Instructions
- 1
Cut the bread slices into small, even cubes. This is crucial for even toasting and coating.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Toast the bread cubes using your preferred method. If using an air fryer, toast at 200°C for 3 to 4 minutes. If using a pan or oven, toast until the bread cubes are completely dry and crisp, resembling croutons. Ensure there is no softness inside the bread cubes, as this is essential for achieving a crunchy result.
⏱️ 4 min•🌡️ 200
- 3
In a pan, add the sugar and water. Heat the mixture over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the water evaporates and the sugar mixture thickens slightly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Add the butter to the pan with the sugar mixture and mix well. The caramel will begin to develop a light color.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Stir in the milk. This will add fluidity to the caramel, making it easier to coat the bread cubes.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Immediately turn off the heat after adding the milk. This prevents the caramel from overcooking or burning.
- 7
Add the toasted bread cubes into the prepared caramel in the pan. Quickly toss the bread cubes to ensure they are evenly coated with the caramel.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Allow the caramel bread popcorn to cool slightly before serving. It will become crispier as it cools.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crunchy Caramel Bread Popcorn
- 2 bread slices
- 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon milk
Instructions
- 1
Cut the bread slices into small, even cubes. This is crucial for even toasting and coating.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Toast the bread cubes using your preferred method. If using an air fryer, toast at 200°C for 3 to 4 minutes. If using a pan or oven, toast until the bread cubes are completely dry and crisp, resembling croutons. Ensure there is no softness inside the bread cubes, as this is essential for achieving a crunchy result.
⏱️ 4 min•🌡️ 200 - 3
In a pan, add the sugar and water. Heat the mixture over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the water evaporates and the sugar mixture thickens slightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Add the butter to the pan with the sugar mixture and mix well. The caramel will begin to develop a light color.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Stir in the milk. This will add fluidity to the caramel, making it easier to coat the bread cubes.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Immediately turn off the heat after adding the milk. This prevents the caramel from overcooking or burning.
- 7
Add the toasted bread cubes into the prepared caramel in the pan. Quickly toss the bread cubes to ensure they are evenly coated with the caramel.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Allow the caramel bread popcorn to cool slightly before serving. It will become crispier as it cools.
⏱️ 5 min