Homemade Black Flavored Licorice Recipes

HOMEMADE SALTY BLACK LICORICE

Steps:

• Line an 9 x by 5 x by 3-inch bread loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing parchment to line sides as well as the bottom.
• Cut out 36 parchment wrappers, about 3½ inches wide and 2 inches long.
• Sift the whole wheat flour into a small bowl and set aside.
• In a narrow, heavy saucepan bring the first 6 ingredients heavy cream through salt) to boil and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, for 20-25 minutes, until the mixture reaches 255°F. (Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature)
• When the licorice reaches 255°F, remove from heat, stir in whole wheat flour and anise extract. Continue stirring until smooth.
• Carefully pour licorice over parchment in pan.
• When the licorice is nearly cool, sprinkle with Maldon or other flaky salt.
• Cover and refrigerate until cooled completely. Then transfer, with parchment, onto a cutting board.
• With a lightly oiled, sharp knife cut licorice lengthwise into 6, ½-inch strips. Then cut crosswise into 6, 1 ½-inch strips.
• Place one strip of licorice on the edge of a parchment wrapper and roll up. Twist ends to seal. Repeat with remaining strips. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

HOMEMADE BLACK FLAVORED LICORICE

Steps:

• 1. Combine in a heavy saucepan over medium heat the sugar, molasses and corn syrup; mix well; add sweetened condensed milk, butter and salt. Stir constantly.Bring mixture to a boil and gently boil to 232^ on candy thermometer. Stir in anise oil and remove from heat. Pour into a foil lined greased foil 9x13-inch pan. Cool at room temperature for 10 minutes then place in refrigerator for a few minutes.Cut into bite size pieces and wrap in waxed paper or cellophane.