Does anyone make taffy?

[2sdae]

I thought homemade taffy sounded good but I have no clue what all this would involve.
Any one have any experience with this?
Or any similar type chewy candies?

[carilyn]

Never tried making it but this recipe sounds good:
Ingredients for Butter Taffy Recipe

• 2 cups light
• 2 tablespoons water
• ¼ cup molasses
• 7/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• ¼ cup butter
• 2 teaspoones vanilla

Instructions

1. Boil first five ingredients until, when tried in cold water mixture will become brittle.
2. When nearly done, add butter, and just before turning into pan, vanilla.
3. Cool, and mark in squares.

[2sdae]

yummmy looking...hafta give it try.

[2sdae]

could you also use those Loranne oils to flavors this recipe for candy?

[24_butterflies]

hehe erm..................whats taffy????????????? i have only ever heard of it on american tv shows

[2sdae]

a very chewy soft candy..with a texture like a soft caramel.

[queenbee]

I always wanted to make taffy but I dont think my poor hjands can take it!

[2sdae]

I am naot too sure how well mine will handle it either...good ol arthur has set in and makes it difficult sometimes.....

[sokyere]

I think taffy is American for toffee!

[2sdae]

Originally Posted by sokyere

I think taffy is American for toffee!

I thought toffee was crunchy...like in a skore bar?