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Dalgona Candy (Honeycomb Toffee)

A nostalgic Korean street candy made by melting sugar and adding a pinch of baking soda, popular for having a shape pressed into it.

5 minutes
Serves 8
Snack/Dessert

No common allergens detected

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 2 tbsp of white sugar into a stainless steel ladle. Hold the ladle directly over a very low flame on the stove.

  2. 2

    Stir the sugar continuously with a wooden chopstick. As it melts, it will turn into a clear, amber-colored liquid. Move the ladle on and off the heat to prevent burning.

  3. 3

    Once completely melted and bubbling slightly, remove from heat and vigorously stir in a tiny pinch of baking soda using the chopstick.

  4. 4

    The mixture will instantly puff up, turn opaque, and change to a creamy light caramel color.

  5. 5

    Immediately scrape the frothy mixture onto a baking sheet dusted with sugar or lightly greased. Let it cool for exactly 3-4 seconds.

  6. 6

    Use a lightly oiled flat metal press or the smooth bottom of a measuring cup to press it flat (about 1/4 inch thick). Quickly press a cookie cutter shape into the center without going all the way through, and let it harden completely.

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