Hard candy is not difficult to make as long as you follow the instructions exactly, are willing to not be distracted while making it and are patient. One of the key things is to get a candy thermometer and use it. Many general cookbooks like Joy of Cooking have hard candy instructions, and recipes can also be found on the internet. Two online aources are allrecipes.com and tasteofhome.com.
To make a push pop candy longer, you can gently pull the candy stick while rotating it, which helps to extend the candy gradually. Alternatively, you can add more layers of candy by melting down additional hard candy and pouring it into the push pop container, allowing it to set. Be careful not to overfill, as this could make it difficult to push up. Always ensure the candy is at the right temperature to avoid it becoming too sticky or hard.
Yes.....i think.
well first of all rock candy is supposed to look like a rock (duh!) hard candy is usually made of different ingredients than rock candy all candy is made different but really there is no difference i just found out there are certain things to make rock candy rock candy is made over time meaning you have to wait a few weeks if you make it yourself but hard candy like jolly ranchers are kinda baked if that's what you could call it
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No, powdered sugar is not suitable for making hard candy. Hard candy requires granulated sugar because it needs to dissolve and then crystallize properly during cooking. Powdered sugar contains cornstarch, which can interfere with the candy-making process and prevent it from achieving the desired hard texture. For best results, stick to granulated sugar when making hard candy.
that is the way some candy makers make it or because of what is in it
No, hard candy is like lollipops and candy canes
Its all up to you. You can study hard and not make it difficult.
Many websites will provide you with information and recipes to make your own candy,such as www.chocolate-candy-mall.com and www.kingarthurflour.com/ free of charge
Cavemen were the first to create candy, they used honey to make a taffy like candy!
because viscosity is the thickness of a liquid and in order to make good candy the viscosity has to a certain thickness before you let it cool. If the viscosity is thick than the candy will be like taffy if it is runnier when you take it out than the candy will be hard.
Chew lots of gum and candy, esp hard candy/ Chew lots of gum and candy, esp hard candy/