Recipe help!!

Re: Recipe help!!

• Aubrianarose member

  November 2011

  https://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/candy/video/softball.html

  This link explains what it looks like/what it does. But if the recipe is that specific I'd really recomend the thermometer, its a hard stage to assess without it.

  Good luck!

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• Que*Syrah member

  November 2011

  I don't know, but can I have your recipe? Please!
  

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• d&a914

  November 2011

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  Ingredients:

  2 quarts popped popcorn (8 c)

  1/2 cup molasses

  1/2 cup sugar

  1/3 cup water

  1 tablespoon vinegar

  1 tablespoon butter or margarine

  1/4 teaspoon baking soda

   

  Directions:

  Place popcorn in a large bowl and set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine molasses, sugar, water, vinegar and butter. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until the mixture reaches 235 degrees F on a candy thermometer (soft-ball stage). Add baking soda and stir well. Remove from heat and immediately pour over popcorn, stirring gently with a wooden spoon until well coated. When cool enough to handle, quickly shape into 3-in. balls, dipping hands in cool water to prevent the syrup from sticking.

  

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• d&a914

  November 2011

  I have no idea why all that junk is before the recipe, but there it is! I'm trying it anyway without the thermometer, wish me luck!

  

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• Que*Syrah member

  November 2011

  thanks!

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• d&a914

  November 2011

  Definitely a big FAIL without the thermometer!! Ha! Kind of figured, but just thought maybe...

  

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• greengirl0909 member

  November 2011

  Okay we make fudge and use the term "soft ball" In order to check we take a small amount out (tear drop?) and drop it in a cup of water.  If it balls up, it's soft ball.  If it disintegrates then it's not ready yet. GL
  

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