Taste of the South

Baking Basics

PERFECT DIVINITY

Don’t be afraid to make this Southern candy from scratch! With a few simple ingredients and helpful tips, this age-old confectionery favorite recipe on page 96 is easy to whip up.

1 SLOWLY ADD HOT SYRUP

Be sure to pour it in a slow, thin stream. You want to aim into the egg whites so it’s not running down

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