Old-time popcorn balls # 2
8 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | quarts | Popped popcorn |
| ½ | cup | Molasses |
| ½ | cup | Sugar |
| ⅓ | cup | Water |
| 1 | tablespoon | Vinegar |
| 1 | tablespoon | Butter |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Baking soda |
Directions
Place popcorn in a large bowl, and set aside. In a heavy saucepan,combine molasses, sugar, water, vinegar and butter. cook, without stirring, over medium heat until the mixture reaches 235 F on a candy thermometer (soft ball stage) Add baking soda and stir well.
Remove from heat and immediately pour over popcorn, stirring gently with a wooden spoon until well coated. When cool enough to handle, quickly shape into 3 inch balls, dipping hands in cold water to prevent the syrup from sticking. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Origin: Reminisce, Nov/Dec 1992 Posted on GEnie's Food & Wine RT on Nov 15, 1992 by THE.LARK [Hurray-Choc]
From the recipe files of Sylvia Steiger, GEnie THE.STEIGERS, CI$ 71511,2253, GT Cookbook echo moderator at net/node 004/005 From: Sylvia Steiger ~--
Submitted By GAIL SHIPP On 06-21-95