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barley sugar have now got a range of heaters/dehumidifiers. As long as the humidity is 60% or less it works. The lower the percentage the better. Thanks for the reply:smile:

Thanks - it seems cream of tartar has numerous hidden talents! all is now clear.:smile:

Hi all I am new to making confectionery and I have several recipes that call for a pinch of cream of tarter. Can anyone tell me what this does in a recipe? A pinch seems a very small amount - what is it there for? Just a point of interest :tongue:

Barley Sugar Recipe 250ml water 400g sugar 2.5 ml lemon juice pinch of cream of tartar The recipe comes from Mrs Beeton's book If it is too much humidity, will cooking it longer sovle the problem. It does not want to be too dark or it will just taste burnt. We have lovely sunny weather for...

Hi from the land of the Red Dragon - Wales in case you were wondering! I am based in North Wales on the Isle of Anglesey. I am a handweaver but I am in the process of starting up a business making confectionery by hand - I suspect that I might be a regular questioner on this site if the last...

Barley Sugar Problems - I have made this sweet without any problems but in the last couple of weeks it will not go brittle - I have large quantities of toffee which is delicious but I would rather it was brittle. I use a sugar thermometer and have not changed the recipe at all. I am also having...