Olde Days Vinegar Taffy

the secret to taffy is to lift edges with a fork and fold back into the center of the taffy to discourage any hardening before it's cool enough to handle

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 2 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 2  cups sugar
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup vinegar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.boil to hard ball stage or 250*-269* -- degrees on a candy thermometer.
2. Pour onto a buttered surface; cool just until comfortable to the touch --
3. find a partner and pull with buttered hands until taffy is white and porous.
4. cut with buttered scissors into 1" pieces.
5. wrap in waxed paper.
6. makes about 2 1/2 dozen.