SPONGE CANDY

Lots of fun to make this old-fashioned treat. Does not work well in humid weather.

1 cup sugar
1 Tblsp. vinegar
1 cup dark corn syrup
1 Tblsp. baking soda

Combine sugar, syrup and vinegar in heavy saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Continue cooking without stirring until CANDY THERMOMETER registers 300 degrees F. or a drop of the mixture becomes BRITTLE in cold water. Remove from heat.

QUICKLY stir in soda, mixing well. It will puff up. Pour into buttered 9x9-inch pan. do not spread as candy will spread itself. Cool and break into pieces.