Name: Ppopgi (Sugar candy ) recipe by Rita Arora at BetterButter
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon white or brown sugar; A pinch of baking soda

ABOUT Ppopgi (Sugar candy ) RECIPE

The ingredients cant be simpler; basically just sugar and baking soda.The key to good ppopgi is all technique, timing, and patience.

Instructions

Place sugar in a stainless steel ladle and heat it over medium heat until it starts to melt.
Stir it with a spoon so it melts evenly and doesnt burn. Control the heat by lifting the ladle far from the heat or bringing it closer, as needed.
Stir the melting sugar until it turns into a smooth, clear liquid with no lumps.
Add baking soda and continue stirring. It will expand and change from light brown to creamy golden beige.
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar on a cookie pan. Scrape the hot, foamy candy from the ladle onto the sugar coated cookie pan.
Place a skewer or lollipop stick in the center of the lower part of the candy, 1 inch from the edge.
Press it down with any smooth, flat, non-stick object like a stainless steel bowl, lid, or a spatula.
Wait for 1 minute until the candy gets hard. Enjoy!

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