How do you make English toffee?

Butter a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar and water. Bring to a boil and add almonds. ... Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Let stand for a minute, then spread the chocolate over the top. Let cool completely, then break into pieces. read more

Pour the mixture into the prepared pan; do not spread. Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Let stand for a minute, then spread the chocolate over the top. read more

While the toffee is cooking, cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. As soon as the toffee reaches the proper temperature, pour it out onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the chocolate over the top, and let it set for a minute or two to soften. Spread the chocolate into a thin even layer once it is melted. read more

If you are in a hurry, which I was, stick your pan in the fridge to get the chocolate to set. **I like my toffee with chocolate on both sides 6. When chocolate has set flip the whole mass over and heat more chocolate chips in microwave, stiring every 30 seconds until melted. read more