It’s that time of year again, where the celebrations run abound, many will become intoxicated with more than joy, and the children will be filled with sweets. Here is a recipe for Taffy a holiday favorite, mostly purchased in stores in small bags, but can be easily made in the home, a great chance to start a holiday tradition. So enjoy this treat.
This recipe is soft and can be made in a wide variety of flavors. The secret to the softness is the corn starch.
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup corn syrup
1 1/3 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (0.13 ounce) package unsweetened, fruit-flavored soft drink mix
Directions:
Butter 2 large baking sheets, and set them aside.
In a medium saucepan, stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Add corn syrup, water, butter and salt, and stir to blend. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook until the mixture reads 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat, and immediately stir in the drink mix powder. Quickly pour out onto the prepared baking sheets, and let stand until cool enough to handle.
Grab a few helpers, and butter everyone's hands. Stretch (pull) the taffy until it lightens in color, and becomes firm. Roll into bite size pieces, and wrap in small squares of waxed paper.
As always, enjoy life, for the finer moments.
Bird
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