Sponge Candy

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup dark corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon baking soda

Instructions

1. Heat sugar, corn syrup and vinegar to boiling in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Boil without stirring, to 300 degrees F on candy thermometer (hard ball stage).
2. Remove from heat. Quickly stir in baking soda thoroughly.
3. Pour mixture into ungreased 13 x 9 inch pan. Do not spread!
4. Cool, then break into pieces.
5. Candy can now be dipped into chocolate coating if desired.