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Butter Taffy

From Chafing dish possibilities, 1898
Presented as published in 1898. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record

Ingredients

Method

Nutrition per serving

1344Calories
0 gProtein
343 gCarbs
33 gFat
Full nutrition (33 nutrients)
Calories1344 kcal
Protein0.4 g
Carbohydrates343 g
Fiber0 g
Sugars340 g
Total Fat33 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g
Cholesterol94 mg
Sodium1280 mg
Potassium1323 mg
Calcium387 mg
Iron5.1 mg
Magnesium179 mg
Phosphorus40 mg
Zinc0.3 mg
Copper0.5 mg
Manganese1.2 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin A0 mcg
Vitamin E0 mg
Vitamin K0 mcg
Vitamin B60.5 mg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Thiamin (B1)0 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
Niacin (B3)0.9 mg
Folate3 mcg
Choline15 mg
Caffeine0 mg
Water70 g

As published

This recipe was extracted from Chafing dish possibilities (1898) by Fannie Merritt Farmer, page 29. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

Butter Taffy Boil together one and one-half cups light brown sugar, three tablespoons molasses, one and one-half tablespoons each vinegar and hot water, and one half teaspoon salt. Cook until brittle when tried in cold water. Add three tablespoons butter, cook one minute, and add one teaspoon vanilla

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