How to Make Taffy
Butter a baking pan., Mix together the cornstarch and sugar in a medium saucepan., Heat the mixture., Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat., Use a candy thermometer., Pay close attention., Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately., Stir...
Step-by-Step Guide
-
Step 1: Butter a baking pan.
Rub a small amount of butter around to coat the inside surface of the pan.
Set it aside. -
Step 2: Mix together the cornstarch and sugar in a medium saucepan.
Add corn syrup, water, butter, and salt, then stir to combine. , Put the saucepan over medium heat and stir until butter melts. , Once the mixture reaches a boil stop stirring. , Cook without stirring and check the temperature on the thermometer until the candy reaches 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
If you don't have a candy thermometer you can still check the doneness.
Drop a bit of the mixture into cold water.
If the candy makes a ball that holds its shape but is still flexible, it's ready. , It will take some time for the candy to get to 250 degrees, but once it does it will overcook quickly. , When it reaches the desired temperature you'll want to pull it off the heat fast. , Add the vanilla and powdered flavoring and stir until they are well combined. , The candy will cool in the baking pan. ,, Putting butter on your hands will prevent the taffy from sticking to them. , Use your buttered hands to pull the taffy until the color looks lighter and has a satiny appearance.This should take about 15 minutes. , Once the taffy looks lighter pull it into long strips. , Use scissors to cut the taffy into squares.
Butter the scissors to make the cutting easier. , Wrapping each piece of taffy in a piece of waxed paper will help it hold its shape. -
Step 3: Heat the mixture.
-
Step 4: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
-
Step 5: Use a candy thermometer.
-
Step 6: Pay close attention.
-
Step 7: Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately.
-
Step 8: Stir in the flavoring.
-
Step 9: Pour the cooked candy into buttered baking pan.
-
Step 10: Wait 15 minutes.The taffy should sit until it is cool enough to handle.
-
Step 11: Butter your hands.
-
Step 12: Pull the taffy.
-
Step 13: Pull the candy into long ropes.
-
Step 14: Cut the taffy.
-
Step 15: Wrap the cut taffy in waxed paper.
Detailed Guide
Rub a small amount of butter around to coat the inside surface of the pan.
Set it aside.
Add corn syrup, water, butter, and salt, then stir to combine. , Put the saucepan over medium heat and stir until butter melts. , Once the mixture reaches a boil stop stirring. , Cook without stirring and check the temperature on the thermometer until the candy reaches 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
If you don't have a candy thermometer you can still check the doneness.
Drop a bit of the mixture into cold water.
If the candy makes a ball that holds its shape but is still flexible, it's ready. , It will take some time for the candy to get to 250 degrees, but once it does it will overcook quickly. , When it reaches the desired temperature you'll want to pull it off the heat fast. , Add the vanilla and powdered flavoring and stir until they are well combined. , The candy will cool in the baking pan. ,, Putting butter on your hands will prevent the taffy from sticking to them. , Use your buttered hands to pull the taffy until the color looks lighter and has a satiny appearance.This should take about 15 minutes. , Once the taffy looks lighter pull it into long strips. , Use scissors to cut the taffy into squares.
Butter the scissors to make the cutting easier. , Wrapping each piece of taffy in a piece of waxed paper will help it hold its shape.
About the Author
Andrew Ramos
Enthusiastic about teaching practical skills techniques through clear, step-by-step guides.
Rate This Guide
How helpful was this guide? Click to rate: