Archive for February, 2007

Molasses Taffy

Ingredients
2 cups unsulfured molasses
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon sale
Instructions

Butter a 10 x 15 inch baking sheet
In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, bring the sugars, molasses and water to a boil, stirring until the sugars dissolve and the mixture begins to boil. Cook […]

Salt Water Taffy

Ingredients
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup salt water (or fresh water with 1 tsp. salt)
1 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. sweet butter
2 tbsp. vanilla
3 to 4 drops red coloring
Directions
Mix all the ingredients in a medium-sized saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture reaches 260 degrees on a candy thermometer, or until a bit […]

Small Curd Cottage Cheese

Ingredients
1. 1 gallon pastuerized skim milk
2. 1/8 teaspoon calcium chloride
3. 1 packet direct set mesophilic starter
4. Optional: 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream, cheese salt, herbs, or fruit
1. Heat the milk to 72 degrees. If using calcium chloride, add it now.
2. Add the starter and mix throughly. Cover and let stand at 72 degrees for 16-24 hours. […]

Homemade Butter

Ingredients
1. 1 pint pasteurized heavy cream or whipping cream
2. 1/2 cup cold water
3. Cheese Salt (optional)
1. Let cream set at room temperature for several hours to ripen
2. Pour into a 1-quart canning jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake viqorously
3. After 5-10 minutes,when the butter has formed,pour off the liquid buttermilk and spoon the solids […]