The Candy Cook Book

Alice Bradley's candy course from the Boston Cooking School world — sugar science first, then every candy worth making.

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Candy Ingredients and Necessary Equipment

1 page

Diary Products

1 page

Marshmallow Paste

1 page

Food Value of Candy

1 page

How to Measure

1 page

Measure Calories Protein Grams

1 page

Equipment for Home Candy-Making

1 page

Candy Thermometer

1 page

Care of Thermometer

1 page

Uncooked Candies

5 pages

Assorted Chocolates

5 pages

Fudges

8 pages

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Uncooked Candies

FOR inexperienced candy makers, and the children who want to make their own sweets, there are several varieties of uncooked candy…

Dried Fruits and Nuts

DRIED fruits are rich in sugar, which is the reason that they can be kept for a long time. Some of them need little preparation…

Marshmallow Paste

Marshmallows which are made by strong beating machinery are cheaper and more satisfactory than those made at home. For use in…

Food Value of Candy

Food is required to furnish energy and heat to the body, and material for growth, repair, and for the regulation of body…

Popcorn Candies

How to Pop Corn PUT about half a cup of corn in popper, and shake over a moderate fire until kernels begin to pop. If gas is…

Care of Thermometer

The thermometer should be placed in syrup before the boiling point is reached, in order to avoid heating it too suddenly. If it…

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