Molasses candy (oldfashioned pull taffy)
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups | Molasses |
| 1 | cup | Brown sugar |
| 2 | tablespoons | Butter |
| ⅓ | cup | Water |
| 1 | tablespoon | Vinegar |
| 1 | pinch | Baking soda |
Directions
Boil all together until a little tried in cold water becomes brittle.
Pour on a buttered dish and allow to cool. When cool enough to handle, rub butter on hands and pull the candy (small portions at a time) until light in color. Cut in small pieces.
Source: Pennsylvania Dutch Cook Book Fine Old Recipes, Culinary Arts Press, 1936.
Submitted By HELEN PEAGRAM On 12-11-95