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Hokey Pokey Candy

A three ingredient candy and a fun science experiment, all rolled into one!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: New Zealand

Ingredients

  • 140 g White Sugar 10 Tbsp
  • 50 g Golden Syrup 4 Tbsp
  • 2 tsp Baking soda

Instructions

  • Grease a plate or pie dish.
  • Heat the sugar and golden syrup in a medium-sized pot at a medium-low temperature.  Stir constantly with a wooden spoon or a whisk until the sugar has melted.
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  • Simmer on a medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring continuously, until it turns a golden amber colour. If you have a candy thermometer, wait until the temperature gets to 145 - 150 degrees C (293 - 303 degrees F).
  • Take the pot off the heat and immediately add the baking soda.  Stir madly and watch it foam up (very exciting for the kids!).
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  • Pour it STRAIGHT AWAY on to the greased plate/dish and leave it to become cold and set. DO NOT TOUCH IT WHEN IT'S HOT (it'll stick to your fingers and burn you).
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  • When it has cooled, break it into pieces and eat it!