Pull Taffy

Directions

1. 1
   Put into deep saucepan.
2. 2
   Cook over low heat.
3. 3
   Stir well until sugar is dissolved.
4. 4
   Cook without stirring to a hard boil stage (280°).
5. 5
   Remove from heat.
6. 6
   Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and pour into a shallow buttered pan to cool.
7. 7
   When edges of candy stiffen, fold them to the center with a spatula.
8. 8
   Coat hand with butter.
9. 9
   When cool enough to handle, pull candy until light cream color, stretch and twist into rope or braid 3 strands.
10. 10
    Cut into 1 inch pieces.