Makes: 10 dozen 1 inch pieces
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup molasses
1/2 cup
water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons butter
Combine sugar, molasses, water and vinegar in heavy 3 quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil. Add cream of tartar and cook to very hard ball stage (260° F). Remove from heat; stir in baking soda and butter. Pour into buttered shallow dish.
When
enough to handle, pull it with the hands, until it is porous and light colored - takes about
20 to 30 minutes. Cut into 1 inch lengths and chill for a few minutes to harden.
Wrap individual pieces in waxed paper, if desired.
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