Molasses Candy
3 tbsp butter
2/3 cup white sugar
2 cups molasses
Melt butter in a saucepan, tip pan to grease sides. Add
molasses and sugar and stir until sugar is well dissolved.
Bring mixture to a boil, stirring slowly all the while. Cook
and test by dropping a bit of the mixture into cold water.
When it becomes brittle(265 degrees) the candy is done. Pour
into a well buttered platter to cool until it can be
handled. Grease hands and pull taffy from hand to hand until
it becomes firm and turns a golden color. Draw into smooth
band or twist into rope. Cut into short lengths, using
kitchen scissors. Wrap pieces in waxed paper.
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