johnny bull taffy
This recipe came from the kitchen of my Great Aunt Ellen - She never measured anything for it. So we worked it with her and every ingredient before going in was measured. Aunt Ellen was born in England and this was something her mom passed down. It is wonderful taffy but if you have braces be careful - it is not forgiving. Remember once you start cooking - DO NOT STIR the pot at all! Important or the taffy doesn't come out. The time is estimated because it depends how long it takes to get to Hard Crack stage on a candy thermometer. ENJOY!
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
small party
Ingredients
- 2 pounds brown sugar
- 1 pound white sugar (2 to 2 1/4 cups)
- 1/3-2/3 cup vinegar (plain - enough to cover sugars)
- 1/3-2/3 cup water (enough to cover sugars)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (or as my aunt would say - a dash)
- 1/2 pound butter (add additional 1-2 tb)
- 12-16 ounces walnut pieces
How To Make johnny bull taffy
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Step 1On a sheet pan or rimmed cookie sheet break up walnuts into pieces and set aside
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Step 2Add all ingredients except the Butter and Walnuts to pan stir to incorporate but stop when mixed well NOTE - the water and vinegar should not exceed 2/3 cup together in mixture -- be careful of the ratio
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Step 3Bring ingredients to a bubbling state - DO NOT STIR EVER once all starts to cook.
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Step 4Once mixture is bubbling add the Butter DO NOT STIR in butter - it will melt NEVER STIR once cooking starts
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Step 5Boil to a hard crack stage (check with candy thermometer)
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Step 6Once mixture reaches hard crack stage - remove from heat and pore over Walnuts on cooking sheet and cool
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Step 7When cook break into pieces and ENJOY!
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