Scottish Tablet (Scottish fudge)

A how to video on how to make traditional Scottish tablet, a grainy lovely tasting type of hard fudge. My nan used to make it for me as a child and the other day whilst wandering around a market I saw some on a sweet stall and it took me back to being 4yrs old again, so I had to make some. Please give it a go you be thrilled with the results and you wont be able to stop eating this lovely stuff.

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[arkay85]

Dude, u need 2 be more specific with ur times etc. I poured it out when it was 'brown' and it ended up not working as it was too soft - more like the worst toffee you can imagine. A tip for others: don't pour it out too early or it won't work properly :/

[primatearmy]

@arkay85 Sorry dude you have my most humble applogies, problem with doing fudge is you cant really give perfect times, thats because everyones hob/oven is different and everyones pot/pan is a different size and diffrent metal compounds thats why you have to do it by feel and look, it did take me two times to get it right and now im fine every time, keep at it youll get it, if your taking it to seriously your not haveing fun and then there is no point, happy cooking!

[weeknightingale]

Fantastic! My Nanny and my Mom made that when I was a wee girl. You are right there aren't many places that you can find a demo of how to make Traditional Scottish Tablet! Thank you! You did a great job of making it! :)

[primatearmy]

@weeknightingale, Ah thanks very much me dear, thats very kind of you, I never thought it would work so well, I just had a few old notes from my nans cook book, but it turned out nice. :)

[matthewrobb123]

I forgot to put butter in it lol

[primatearmy]

@matthewrobb123 ..............dude come on you were so close, but ummm yea you really gonna need that butter other wise you just got a pan of really hot suger, hey dont knock it some people love suger, but were after tablet here dude stay alert next time you get that butter in!

[xXxkissmeimirishxXx]

Really enjoyed this video, your voice and personality are great! Have just made fudge but will have to try this recipe next time! :) xx

[graemecfc]

mine is setting just now, making it for wedding favours so this better work buddy lol

[maddownunder1974]

Thanks for the vid.

I have been trying to make tablet for years with my auntie's recipe. I have always been close but not quite there. Your "how to" has really helped. Mine turned out a bit grainy, maybe needed to cook it longer. Will try next time. Yes, it does burn, I got a splash and it really hurts! I live in Australia from Scottish decent. I have mastered shortbread and am very close with the tablet. Thanks for your help!

[StevenAbootmanWGA]

Good video :) I love tablet but never knew how to make it.

Out of interest where are you from? Can't place your accent....Bristol?

[scottishsa]

@smoka46 I have a tip for electric cookers.

The problem is when you turn down the heat you need it to go down right away. Electric will cool slower.

While you cook at high temp have another hob at a low heat and instead of turning down just switch burners.

Also. Add a little more milk and sugar wont burn too fast. Just cook longer at lower heat.

[Chadra]

just made some following this recipe, had to recook it twice, but turned out fairly well

[smoka46]

Success!! its in the fridge as I type.....Here is another way of making it you can try out if you want....its half a block of butter....1 mug of milk...1kg sugar bung it all in and slowly cook it till it thickens for approz half an hour

[smoka46]

I have been making tablet for a while now,and it used to come out great when I had a gas cooker,but since my gas cooker broke I used an electric cooker and ever since my tablet has not worked ive either had it up to high a heat or to low a heat and cant get it right soooooo annoying,plus my recipe was a bit different to your one...so today ive bought the ingredients to your video and im now going to have a stab at making it this way,and if it doesnt turn out right im going to shoot myself!!