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Candy!It’s Dandy :)
It’s a Science…
You must mix candies correctly and cook them to the exact temperature specified in the recipe.
Otherwise, they won’t turn out!
There are 2 types of candy…
Crystalline Candy
• Contains fine sugar crystals• Texture is smooth and creamy
Examples: Fudge, fondant, divinity
Noncrystalline Candy
• Does not contain sugar crystals• Texture is chewy or brittle
Examples: Caramels, peanut brittle, toffee
Candy Making
All cooked candies begin with a simple sugar
syrup.
This syrup a mixture of sugar and liquid that is
cooked to a thick
consistency.
Making Crystalline Candy
Produce small sugar crystals by:
1) Heating the sugar syrup to a specific temperature
2) Then cooling it to a specific temperature
3) Then mixing it vigorously
Making Noncrystalline Candy
Add a substance to interfere with the crystallization process.
Substance could be:• Corn syrup• Milk• Cream• Butter
The Most Important T…
TEMPERATURE!
With either type of candy, temperature is very important.
Using a candy thermometer is themost accurate method of testing the temperature of sugar syrups.
Test It Out…
While using a candy thermometer is the most accurate way to test candy’s
readiness, the cold water test can also be used.
Once candy is ready to pour, WORK QUICKLY! Once removed from heat, the
candy syrup will cool and harden quickly.
Soft Ball Stage234° to 240°
Forms a soft ball that flattens between fingers
Firm Ball Stage
242° to 248°
Forms a firm ball that holds its shape until pressed
Hard Ball Stage
250° to 268°
Forms a hard ball that holds its shapebut is pliable
Soft Crack Stage
270° to 290°
Separates into hard but pliable threads
Hard Crack Stage
300° to 310°
Separates into hard, brittle threads that break easily
HardnessTemperatur
eCold Water
Test
Soft Ball 234° to 240°Forms a soft ball that
flattens between fingers
Firm Ball 242° to 248°Forms a firm ball that holds its shape until
pressed
Hard Ball 250° to 268°Forms a hard ball
that holds its shape but is pliable
Soft Crack 270° to 290° Separates into hard but pliable threads
Hard Crack 300° to 310°Separates into hard, brittle threads that
break easily
Cleaning Up!
• Work quickly to pour as much candy as possible into the mold.
• To clean, fill saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Soak wooden spoon as well.
• The water dilutes the hardened candy, so it can be poured down the drain.