Molasses Taffy - Civil War Food – a delicious recipe with molasses, brown sugar, water, butter, baking soda, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Combine molasses, sugar and water in a heavy saucepan.
2
Cook over low heat, stirring frequently until candy thermometer reads 272 degrees (125 C.) or until a small amount of the mixture cracks when dropped in cold water.
3
Remove from heat and add butter, soda and salt.
4
Stir just enough to blend.
5
Pour into a large, shallow, butttered pan and allow to stand until cool enough to handle.
6
Butter your fingers and gather the taffy into a ball.
7
Pull the candy, using your fingertips until it is firm and light yellow in color.
8
Stretch out into a long rope, twist slightly and cut with scissors into one inch pieces.
9
If not used at once, wrap in waxed paper.
309
kcal
Calories
11
g
Fat
54
g
Carbs
FatCarbs
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups (950 ml) molasses, 1 cup (225 ml) brown sugar, 1/2 cup (125 ml) water, 4 tbsp (60 ml) butter, and more.
Yes, Molasses Taffy - Civil War Food falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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