Freda R. Lavine, Recipes Tried and True — Candies (1922)
“ Cook first four ingredients until mixture forms a soft ball in cold water. Remove from fire, add vanilla, stir until creamy and it sugars around edge. When cool, pour into buttered tins and cut into squares. ”
Freda R. Lavine, Recipes Tried and True — Candies (1922)
“ Then roll in granulated sugar or melted chocolate. BUTTER SCOTCH 2 cups light brown sugar, 1 cup butter, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 tablespoon water, 1⁄8 teaspoon baking soda. Mix all together and boil twenty minutes; add soda; as soon as it will crisp in cold water, remove from fire. Pour out on flat buttered tins and mark off in squares. BUTTER TAFFY 2 cups light brown sugar, 4 tablespoons molasses, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, 1⁄4 cup butter. ”
