Molasses Sponge Candy
Molasses Sponge Candy might be a good recipe to expand your side dish recipe box. This recipe serves 1. One serving contains 1953 calories, 0g of protein, and 34g of fat. A mixture of baking soda, cream of tartar, water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 25 minutes.
Instructions
Line bottom and sides of a 13- by 9-inch baking pan with foil, then butter foil.
Bring sugar, water, butter, and cream of tartar to a boil in a deep 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then wash down any sugar crystals with a pastry brush dipped in cold water. Boil without stirring until syrup registers 265°F (hard-ball stage) on a candy thermometer, about 10 minutes.
Add molasses (don't stir) and continue to boil undisturbed until syrup registers 295°F (hard-crack stage), 4 to 5 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and sift baking soda over syrup, then whisk to incorporate. (Use caution: mixture will bubble vigorously.)
Immediately pour syrup into lined baking pan and cool completely. Lift candy in foil from pan, then discard foil and break candy into pieces.
Candy keeps, layered between wax paper in an airtight container, 1 month.