Peppermint Taffy

Directions

1. 1
   Butter a 15 by 10, by 1 inch pan and set aside.
2. 2
   Combine sugar, corn syrup, vinegar and salt in a heavy saucepan.
3. 3
   Cook over low heat until sugar is dissolved.
4. 4
   Bring to a boil over medium heat then slowly add milk.
5. 5
   cook and stir until candy thermometer reads 248. Remove from heat and add the peppermint oil and food colouring.
6. 6
   Pour into preparred pan and let stand 8 minutes or untill cool enough to handle.
7. 7
   butter fingers well and quickly pull candy untill it is firm, but pliable. The clour should become a light pink.
8. 8
   Pull into a 1/2 inch wide rope and cut into 1 inch pieces. Wrap pieces in waxed paper.