Honeycomb Candy
A crisp, airy caramel candy made by foaming hard-crack sugar syrup with baking soda.
Instructions
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Step 1
Line the baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang to lift out the candy.
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Step 2
Combine the granulated sugar, golden syrup, and water in the saucepan. Stir over low heat until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture looks clear.
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Step 3
Increase to medium heat and bring the syrup to a boil without stirring. Cook until it is amber and reaches 150°C.
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Step 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the baking soda and whisk briefly, just until incorporated and the syrup expands into a uniform foam.
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Step 5
Immediately pour the foaming mixture into the lined baking pan without spreading or pressing it.
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Step 6
Let the candy cool completely until firm, then lift it from the pan and break it into pieces.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: high
Use a stable work surface, keep children and pets away, and allow the candy to cool completely before handling.
Risk factors
- Sugar syrup at hard-crack temperature can cause severe burns.
- The baking soda reaction makes the hot syrup expand rapidly.
- Freshly poured candy retains heat for an extended period.