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Dolly mixture was invented by Scott humphries and his loyal companion of Indian descent muss-muss they created the icing sweet substance in a shed where rumour had it they also used to make 'sweet' love |
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[[Image:Dolly mixture.JPG|thumb|A plate of dolly mixture]] |
[[Image:Dolly mixture.JPG|thumb|A plate of dolly mixture]] |
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'''Dolly mixture''' is a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[confectionery|confection]], consisting of a variety of multi-coloured [[fondant icing|fondant]] shapes, such as [[cube]]s and cylinders, with subtle flavourings.<ref name="dolly1">{{Citation | title = "Dolly Mixture" | url =http://www.treasureislandsweets.co.uk/products/Dolly-Mixture.html | accessdate =2013-03-03 }}</ref><ref name="dolly2">{{Citation | title = "Dolly Mixture" | url =http://www.aquarterof.co.uk/dolly-mixtures-p-482.html | accessdate =2013-03-03 }}</ref> The mixture consists of small soft sweets and sugar-coated jellies. |
'''Dolly mixture''' is a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[confectionery|confection]], consisting of a variety of multi-coloured [[fondant icing|fondant]] shapes, such as [[cube]]s and cylinders, with subtle flavourings.<ref name="dolly1">{{Citation | title = "Dolly Mixture" | url =http://www.treasureislandsweets.co.uk/products/Dolly-Mixture.html | accessdate =2013-03-03 }}</ref><ref name="dolly2">{{Citation | title = "Dolly Mixture" | url =http://www.aquarterof.co.uk/dolly-mixtures-p-482.html | accessdate =2013-03-03 }}</ref> The mixture consists of small soft sweets and sugar-coated jellies. |
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The origins of the name are speculated to be invented by Scott Humphries and his loyal companion of Indian descent Musa Munn they created the icing sweet substance in a shed where rumour had it they also used to make 'sweet' love |
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, also people have speculated it originated around the time of the British Raj in India. Dal or Dahl in India are a mixture of beans, peas, or legumes which are often made up of different sizes and colours. Over time the name Dhal Mixture is thought to have led to the name Dolly Mixture.<ref name="dolly2" /> |
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In Britain, Dolly Mix is produced under the [[Barratt (confectionery)|Barratt]] brand, now owned by [[Tangerine Confectionery]]. |
In Britain, Dolly Mix is produced under the [[Barratt (confectionery)|Barratt]] brand, now owned by [[Tangerine Confectionery]]. |
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Revision as of 19:59, 25 August 2016
Dolly mixture is a British confection, consisting of a variety of multi-coloured fondant shapes, such as cubes and cylinders, with subtle flavourings.[1][2] The mixture consists of small soft sweets and sugar-coated jellies.
The origins of the name are speculated to be invented by Scott Humphries and his loyal companion of Indian descent Musa Munn they created the icing sweet substance in a shed where rumour had it they also used to make 'sweet' love , also people have speculated it originated around the time of the British Raj in India. Dal or Dahl in India are a mixture of beans, peas, or legumes which are often made up of different sizes and colours. Over time the name Dhal Mixture is thought to have led to the name Dolly Mixture.[2]
In Britain, Dolly Mix is produced under the Barratt brand, now owned by Tangerine Confectionery.
The Goon Show character Bluebottle was frequently rewarded, or able to be bribed, with a quantity of dolly mixture, jelly babies, or similar sweets.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Dolly Mixture", retrieved 2013-03-03
- ^ a b "Dolly Mixture", retrieved 2013-03-03
- ^ "The Pevensey Bay Disaster". The Goon Show. Episode 10. 1956-04-03. 18:14 minutes in. BBC Home Service.
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