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Hokey pokey ice cream
Line a baking tray with baking paper. Put the sugar and golden syrup in a deep saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and let it bubble to a deep amber, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Watch: Boiling sugar burns badly. Use a pan at least four times the volume of the syrup; it triples when the soda goes in.
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How long does Hokey pokey ice cream take?
8 hr 35 min all in — 25 min prep, 10 min cook, 8 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 8 scoops. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Gluten-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Mixing bowl, Baking tray.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ¼ tsp.
How much sugar?
100 g of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Golden syrup → Light corn syrup or honey. Honey makes a darker, more flavoured honeycomb. Corn syrup is closer in behaviour.
What should I watch for?
Boiling sugar burns badly. Use a pan at least four times the volume of the syrup; it triples when the soda goes in.
Any tips from this recipe?
Honeycomb absorbs moisture. Make it on a dry day and store it airtight if you are not using it straight away. Pieces on the inside go soft and chewy over a few days. Pieces on top stay crunchy. Both are correct. A pinch of salt in the base stops the whole thing tasting of condensed milk.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.