salt water taffy

Directions

1. 1

   Salt Water Taffy This famous candy is sold all along the Boardwalk at Atlantic City, New Jersey

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   1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2/3 cup white corn syrup 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt Food coloring Fl

3. 3

   Stir in corn syrup, butter, water and salt

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   Cook over moderate heat until mixture reaches 254 degrees F or until a few drops tested in cold water form a ball which holds its shape

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   Remove from heat

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   add a few drops of food coloring and flavoring extract, and pour onto a buttered platter

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   Cool until it can be handled comfortably

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   Butter your hands and pull the taffy until it is light in color and firm enough to hold a shape