Almond Roca

1lb. butter
2T. water
2c. sugar
½ tsp. salt (if using unsalted butter)
2c. chopped almonds, divided
10oz. chocolate chips

Set Flexipat or Silpat on PBS, then on a cooling rack. Melt butter in heavy pan on medium-
high heat. Add water, sugar, and salt. Cook until bubbly. Add 1c. almonds. Cook and stir
to hard crack stage (300ºF), about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, pour into Flexipat.
Cool 3-4 minutes, sprinkle with half of the chocolate chips, spread when melted. Top
with almonds. Turn out onto Roulpat, chocolate side down. Top with more chocolate, then
almonds. Cool completely or place in fridge for a few minutes. Break into pieces. Enjoy!