Popcorn Balls Using Molasses Recipe
Ingredients
| Corn | 2 Quart, popped | |
| Molasses | 2/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 2/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Butter/Margarine | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Vinegar | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Water | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Soda | 1/4 Teaspoon |
Directions
Pick over the corn, discarding all hard kernels.
Combine molasses, sugar, butter, vinegar, and water in a saucepan; boil gently, without stirring, until a little of the mixture becomes brittle when tested in cold water (270° on a candy thermometer).
Remove from heat and stir in soda.
Pour syrup over corn, mixing thoroughly.
Let stand 5 minutes, then shape into balls.
Combine molasses, sugar, butter, vinegar, and water in a saucepan; boil gently, without stirring, until a little of the mixture becomes brittle when tested in cold water (270° on a candy thermometer).
Remove from heat and stir in soda.
Pour syrup over corn, mixing thoroughly.
Let stand 5 minutes, then shape into balls.
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