Fischer's Molasses Taffy
1 C sugar
1 1/2 C molasses
2 t vinegar
1 1/2 T butter
1/8 t salt
1/2 t baking soda
Measure out butter, salt and soda in advance and set aside
in a small bowl. In a three quart saucepan mix molasses,
sugar, and vinegar. Cook over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a boil. Stir
continuously so that the mixture does not burn.
When the taffy reaches the hard ball
stage remove from heat. (forms a hard ball when dropped in cold water).
Add butter, salt and soda.
Stir until foaming stops. Pour into
a buttered pan. When it is cool enough to touch, cover your washed hands with butter and pull the taffy until it is light in color and stiff. Cut into bite sized pieces with buttered
sissors. Dust the pieces with powdered sugar and store them in a cool place
to keep them from sticking together.
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