Ingredients: - 2 cups sugar
- 8 tablespoons of butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (or imitation)
- 1½ cups water
- Additionally, a candy thermometer is required
Directions:Step 1: In a medium saucepan, mix all ingredients and melt over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved.Step 2: Without furter stirring, boil until mixture reaches 290°F on your candy thermometer.Step 3: Pour mixture into a greased or buttered 9"x12" pan and let cool until almost firm to the touch.Step 4: Score surface into 2" squares with a sharp knife, but do not cut completely.Step 5: When cool, break into pieces (this should be easier if toffee was properly scored).Step 6: Enjoy! Makes 1¼ pounds of toffee. |