MOLASSES TAFFY
4 c Molasses
1 c brown sugar
1/2 c water
4 Tbsp butter
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
Combine Molasses, sugar and water in large heavy bottomed kettle. Cook slowly stirring frequently, to 272 degrees F. or until a small amount of the mixture cracks when dropped in cold water.
Remove from heat. Add butter, soda, and salt. Stirring just enough to blend. Pour into large shallow greased pan and all ow to stand until cool enough to handle.
Oil fingers slightly and gather taffy into a ball. Pull candy using tips of fingers until it is firm and light yellow in color. Stretch out into long rope. Twist slightly and cut with scissors into 1 inch lengths. If not used at once, wrap in waxed paper. Makes about 50 pieces. ( the harder you pull, the lighter it gets)
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