The Sugar Boiler's Assistant

Published: May 5, 2021, 6 a.m.

Tonight, we\u2019ll read from \u201cThe Bread and Biscuit Baker\u2019s and Sugar Boiler\u2019s Assistant\u201d written by Robert Wells and published in 1890.\n\nCandy is made by dissolving sugar in water or milk to form a syrup, which is boiled until it reaches the desired concentration or starts to caramelize. The type of candy depends on the ingredients and how long the mixture is boiled. Candy comes in a wide variety of textures, from soft and chewy to hard and brittle.\n\n\u2014 read by 'V' \u2014\nSign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to\xa0snoozecast.com/plus!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices