Recipe: Sponge Candy (microwave)

SPONGE CANDY

1 cup sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon baking soda

Butter and foil-line an 8x8 or 9x9-inch dish.

Combine sugar, syrup and vinegar in 2-quart microwave-safe mixing bowl or casserole. Cover and microwave at HIGH 3 minutes; stir well.

Microwave uncovered on HIGH 4 1/2 to 10 minutes, until thickened (300 degrees F). Test by dropping small amount in cold water. Remove threads from water. If threads bend, microwave a little longer. Candy is done if threads are very brittle.

Quickly stir in baking soda; mix well. Mixture will foam up as baking soda is stirred in. Pour into prepared dish, allowing mixture to spread itself. Let stand until firm.

Remove from dish and break into pieces.

Makes about 1 pound
From: Teresa, KS, 10-16-97