Molasses Candy Ole Fashioned Pull Taffy
This is the same kind of taffy you helped your grandmother make when you were a kid.
Steps
In a heavy saucepan , over medium heat , cook all ingredients stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
Continue cooking , stirring occasionally , to the hard ball stage , about 260f on candy thermometer.
Pour mixture into a buttered shallow pan and allow to cool.
When cool enough to handle , rub butter on hands and pull the candy until light golden in color and candy has a satin-like finish.
Pull into long strips 3 / 4 inch in diameter and cut into 1 inch pieces with a scissors.
When completely cooled , wrap each piece in waxed paper , twist waxed paper closed at each end.
Ingredients
light molasses, brown sugar, butter, water, cider vinegar, baking soda