
A historical confectionery from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Boil without stirring till it will snap and break
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Just before taking from the fire, add a quarter of a teaspoonful of soda
pour into well-buttered biscuit tins, a quarter of an inch thick
Mark off into inch squares when partly cold
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The acid (vinegar or cream of tartar) inverts some of the sugar molecules, preventing crystallization and creating a smooth, glassy candy. Adding baking soda at the hard crack stage (300°F) creates tiny air bubbles through carbon dioxide release, giving butterscotch its characteristic lighter color and slightly porous, easier-to-bite texture. The butter adds flavor and helps prevent the sugar from becoming too brittle.
The butterscotch can be made entirely in advance. Once cooled and broken into pieces, it stores well, making it ideal for gift-giving or preparing several days before needed.
Store broken butterscotch pieces in an airtight container with wax paper between layers for up to 2 weeks at room temperature. Keep in a cool, dry place away from humidity. If the candy becomes sticky, it has absorbed moisture and cannot be restored to its original texture.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The butterscotch can be made entirely in advance. Once cooled and broken into pieces, it stores well, making it ideal for gift-giving or preparing several days before needed.
Store broken butterscotch pieces in an airtight container with wax paper between layers for up to 2 weeks at room temperature. Keep in a cool, dry place away from humidity. If the candy becomes sticky, it has absorbed moisture and cannot be restored to its original texture.