Molasses Taffy

Directions

1. 1
   Place molasses, sugar, vinegar and water in a heavy saucepan and cook until a small amount tried in cold water is brittle (256F).
2. 2
   Remove from heat and add butter, cream of tartar and baking soda.
3. 3
   Pour into buttered pan.
4. 4
   When cool enough to handle, pull until light in color.
5. 5
   Butter the hands before pulling.
6. 6
   Twist, cut into one-inch pieces.
7. 7
   Wrap in wax paper.