November 2007 :Taiblet

A traditional Scots toffee, which can be flavoured according to taste with : cinnamon, clove, ginger, lemon, orange, peppermint, vanilla or nuts.

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1 cup butter, 2 cups water, 4 lb. very fine sugar, 1 large tin sweetened condensed milk such as Nestle's

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Put the butter and water into a deep pan and melt on a low heat. When melted add the sugar and bring to the boil, 
stirring slowly all the time. 
When boiling add the condensed milk and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.

Take from the heat and add flavouring of your choice, then beat well for 5 minutes.
Pour into a greased pan and mark into bars, which can be wrapped in waxed paper when cold.

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Revised: oktober 25, 2007