Horehound Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Make a strong infusion of 1/2 cup of dried horehound steeped in 2 cups boiling water in covered teapot.
2. 2
   Strain after 10 minutes into a 6-quart saucepan.
3. 3
   Add 3 cups sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar.
4. 4
   Boil hard to tack stage, 300°.
5. 5
   Pour into buttered pan. Make into squares before entirely hard to break when it can be handled.
6. 6
   Sift powdered sugar over chunks to keep separate; store in tin box.