How do I make taffy?

Answer by  ask (37)

mix sugar and cornstarch in saucepan,use wooden spoon to stir in corn syrup glyserin,water,butter, salt. Medium heat till sugar dissolves. boil 270 F. stir mixture to soft crack stage,add food colour, pour on marble to cool,wrap on wax paper

Answer by  tbird (732)

Melt 1. 5 tablespoons of butter in a pan. Add 1 cup of sugar, 2/3rds cup of corn syrup and 1/3rd cup of water. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then boil it. Pour onto a slab, fold edges over and then knead. Cut into small pieces.

Answer by  Kagie1 (85)

1 cup sugar; 1TBS. cornstarch, 1/4 c. light corn syrup; 2/3 c. water; 2TBS butter; 1tsp. salt; 2tsp vanilla; Boil until candy thermometer 256 degrees. Por into small buttered pan.