Post by chief_cook2 on Jul 22, 2003 19:51:59 GMT -6
These candies taste just like Root Beer Barrels!
Makes about 100 pieces
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
Dash salt
1 tbsp. Root Beer Extract *
Combine sugar, syrup, water and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook to 290 degrees F. (soft crack stage) on candy thermometer. Add Root Beer Flavor and allow to set for a few seconds before stirring. Mix well and pour into lightly greased 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan. Let stand a few minutes until slightly cooled and a film forms over the top. Mark candy into "puffs" 3/4 inch square (because the candy is cooler at edges, start marking at the outside and work toward the center using spatula or pancake
turner). Press a line around pan 3/4 inch from edge, being careful not to break the film. Repeat around pan, intersecting lines at corners to form squares. If lines don't hold shape, candy is not cool enough. Retrace lines, pressing spatula deeper, but
do not break film. When spatula can be pressed to bottom of pan on all lines, candy will be shaped into square puffs. Cool thoroughly and break into puffs. Store loosely covered in a cool, dry place.
Enjoy!
*I used Watkins brand