Honeycomb Candy

• granulated sugar↗1 lb
• water↗1⁄2 pint
• vinegar (clear)↗4 tablespoons
• golden syrup↗3 tablespoons
• baking soda, sifted↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• chocolate chips↗12 ounces
• vegetable shortening↗2 tablespoons
• unsweetened baking chocolate↗1 ounce

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Butter or oil an 8" square platter, set aside.

2. 2

   Put sugar, vinegar, syrup, and water in a heavy saucepan (cast iron if you have it).

3. 3

   Be careful that your pot is big enough, because sugar has a tendency to boil over.

4. 4

   Gently heat the mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon, until sugar has dissolved; syrup has melted.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, cover boil for 3 minutes, then uncover and boil until temperature reaches 285-degrees F on a candy thermometer.

6. 6

   Remove from heat stir in the baking soda, mixing well to allow bubbles to subside a little.

7. 7

   once you add the baking soda the mixture WILL bubble up quite a bit.

8. 8

   Again, make sure your pot is large enough or it will bubble over the sides.

9. 9

   The baking soda is what gives it its light airy texture.

10. 10

    Pour into greased platter, leave until just beginning to set.

11. 11

    Mark into squares with a lightly oiled knife.

12. 12

    Leave to set completely.

13. 13

    Cut or break into pieces.

14. 14

    Combine chocolate chips, shortening baking chocolate in 2-quart glass micro-proof bowl.

15. 15

    Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes.

16. 16

    Using wooden spoon, stir through to melt.

17. 17

    Dip honeycomb pieces into chocolate, covering completely.

18. 18

    Let cool on waxed paper.