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On Tue, 15 Oct 2013 19:33:22 -0400, wrote:

>I found a recipe for toffee which I'd like to try and make. I've never done it
>before. It's simple enough, but the ingredients says 2 cups white sugar. Are
>they talking granualted sugar or confectioners sugar?
>
>It also says:
>
>"In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and salt. Cook
>over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Allow to come to a boil,
>and cook until the mixture becomes a dark amber color, and the temperature has
>reached 285 degrees F (137 degrees C). Stir occasionally."
>
>Should I buy myself a candy thermometer before I attempt this or will eyeballing
>the mix until it reaches the dark amber color be sufficient. Thanks.

Thanks for the replies. I'll get a candy thermometer. They're only about ten
bucks. And no corn syrup in the recipe.