English Toffee

Directions

1. 1
   Combine all ingredients in large saucepan.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil, stirring until all dissolved, then boil without stirring until the mixture is dark golden.
3. 3
   Test by spooning a few drops into a cup of cold water.
4. 4
   The toffee is done when it hardens at once into a crisp ball.
5. 5
   Take off heat and pour into a flat oiled pan to make a layer about 1/2 inch thick.
6. 6
   When toffee is tepid, score into squares, and when cool break with a hammer and store in an airtight container.