Our salt water taffy is made every day with the exception of Sundays. We cook each batch according to the temperature of the day. If it’s very cold outside, the candy is cooked at a lower temperature, which produces a softer candy. The opposite holds true when the temperature is above 70 degrees Fahrenheit. We cook the taffy to a higher degree, producing a slightly firmer piece of candy. This ensures that it doesn’t turn into a soupy mess if it’s kept warmer than 70 degrees. If our taffy feels hard, it is most likely because it is cold; try holding the taffy snugly in the palm of your hand for a few moments, the warmth should soften it right up! The way to test to see if any taffy is fresh is to do the “pull test.” If you can pull a piece of taffy and it produces “ribbons” or “strings,” it’s fresh. If the taffy snaps or breaks apart without a pull (much like the consistency of over-chewed gum) throw it out; it’s old! We guarantee our taffy won’t fail the “pull test” if you purchase it at Dolle’s.
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Taffy Care:
Avoid cold as it makes taffy hard. Taffy Likes 70 degrees. If taffy gets hard, soften in a microwave approx. 5 seconds for 5 to 10 pieces.
Taffy is a type of candy invented in the United States, made by stretching and/or pulling a sticky mass of a soft candy base, made of boiled sugar, butter, vegetable oil, flavorings, and colorings, until it becomes aerated (tiny air bubbles produced), resulting in a light, fluffy and chewy candy.
How do you keep salt water taffy soft? ›After seven days, store bought and homemade salt water taffy starts to harden and becomes difficult to eat. If it becomes too hard to consume, is overly sticky, or has a foul odor, chances are your taffy has gone bad. To prevent this from happening, you can store your taffy candy in a cool, dry area.
Why is my taffy melting? ›Saltwater taffy, without a doubt can and will melt if left in the heat for too long. The beauty about the World's Most Famous Taffy™ is that if given time in proper room temperature conditions, it will firm up and get back to where it was originally.
Why did my taffy get hard? ›If our taffy feels hard, it is most likely because it is cold; try holding the taffy snugly in the palm of your hand for a few moments, the warmth should soften it right up!
How do you fix sticky hard candy? ›Humidity is the enemy of hard candy. It will turn it into hard, sticky, goo. I'd try sealing a few pieces in an air-tight container along with some dry rice (or better, silica gel packets) and see if that works better. Instead of powdered sugar, try dusting the candies with a tiny bit of cornstarch.
How do you firm up taffy? ›Taffy is just as sensitive to cold as it is hot, meaning that melted taffy is easily rejuvenated to its regular consistency. The best solution to melted taffy is merely to let it set unbothered at room temperature (72 for a period of 24 hours.
What makes taffy chewy? ›A unique combination of lower cooking temperatures, the addition of fat, and pulling after cooking all work together to keep taffy pliable, chewy, and semi-solid.
Should you refrigerate taffy? ›Store in a sealed plastic bag at room temperature for the longest shelf life, which can be up to 3 months before the consistency begins to change. Some like to freeze their taffy to preserve its peak flavor for longer, though don't forget to let it thaw completely at room temperature before trying to take a bite!
Why did my candy melts get hard? ›
They haven't been stored properly. Even though most candy melts have a shelf life of over a year from the date of purchase, that doesn't mean they should necessarily be stored for that long. One of the main culprits of thick candy melts is humidity.
Why won't my candy harden? ›In hard candy making, it is important to cook all the water out of the sugar/corn syrup/water mixture. If the sugar mixture is not cooked to the proper temperature (the hard-crack stage 300-310° F {149-154° C.} or if you are working in a kitchen with high humidity, chances are your candy is retaining too much moisture.
How to keep hard candy clear? ›The best way to keep the candy clear, but still reach the hard crack stage, is to cook the candy as quickly as possible. Low heat will not help you here--use high heat and do not stir the fluid after it begins boiling.
How do you make candy sticks softer? ›How do you soften hard candy? The only way to soften it is to put it in water and let it melt.
How do you soften hard chewy candy? ›To soften them, you need to rehydrate them. Toss them in a bowl of hot or warm water (don't use cold water - gelatin is only soluble in warmer water) until they reach the desired consistency - usually around 20 minutes or so.
How do you break down hard candy? ›- Materials:
- Step 1: Gather assorted hard candies. ...
- Step 2: Arrange the hard candy onto a parchment-covered baking sheet. ...
- Step 3: Place the baking sheet in a 300°F oven for 8 minutes.
- Step 4: Remove the candy from the oven as soon as it melts.