National English Toffee Day

National English Toffee Day is dedicated to a special treat! Sweet tooths, get ready to celebrate, because today won’t be without sweets. In the meantime, learn a little more about them.

History

The name “toffee” comes from a variety of rum that originated in the West Indies. This happened because the drink was added to the composition of sweets, acting as a flavoring agent. Another version says that the word comes from “taffy” – and after all, toffee is indeed like that, it needs to be chewed hard! Probably, people who have dental problems will not be able to enjoy it. National English Toffee Day was invented by someone who definitely loved this treat very much!

Toffee appeared in the 19th century in Britain, first mentioned in the Oxford Dictionary in 1825. Sweets are made by caramelizing sugar, and often nuts, raisins, and sometimes flour are added to the mixture. The American version differs from the original one – white sugar and butter cream are used here. In both versions, the mixture is poured into molds: confectioners wait until it cools down and then separate the hardened product into pieces.

Interesting facts

It is noteworthy that toffee:

• can be soft, semi-hard, and viscous;
• before sugar existed, honey sweets were prepared in Egypt;
• vegetable oil in the composition has a beneficial effect on our body: we get energy to build new cells; if the ingredients contain nuts, they activate mental activity;
• American types have a variety of flavors, made with almonds, biscuits, chocolate, vanilla, etc.

How to celebrate

Buy sweet items on National English Toffee Day and enjoy the original taste. Cook it yourself—there are many recipes on the Internet that even a novice cook can handle. Invite your friends and create together! Don’t forget to share your recipe on social media.

When is National English Toffee Day in 2025?

National English Toffee Day is observed on January 8 each year.

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