Butterscotch

Directions

1. 1
   Mix sugar and water in a porcelain saucepan.
2. 2
   Add butter and simmer, without stirring, until a spoonful tested in cold water becomes brittle.
3. 3
   Turn into well buttered pans and set aside to cool.
4. 4
   Cut into squares with a buttered knife before the candy hardens.