Dragon beard candy recipe

Dragon beard candy is a traditional Chinese sweet with a texture similar to cotton candy. It's made by repeatedly stretching and folding sugar to create numerous thin strands, resembling a dragon's beard. The final product often contains nuts or other fillings.Making Dragon Beard Candy is a delicate process. Here's a simplified version of the instructions:
**Ingredients:**
- Granulated sugar
- Corn syrup
- Water
- Cornstarch (for dusting)

**Instructions:**

1. **Prepare Filling:**
   - Choose a filling like chopped peanuts or sesame seeds.
   - Roast the chosen filling in a pan until fragrant. Set aside.

2. **Make Sugar Syrup:**
   - In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.
   - Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
   - Use a candy thermometer and cook until it reaches the "hard crack" stage (around 300°F or 150°C).

3. **Create Sugar Strands:**
   - Let the sugar syrup cool slightly.
   - Grease a flat surface, like a marble slab or baking sheet, and pour the syrup onto it.

4. **Stretch and Fold:**
   - Use oiled or gloved hands to start stretching and folding the syrup repeatedly. This creates thin strands.

5. **Add Filling:**
   - Once you achieve a silky, thread-like consistency, sprinkle your chosen filling onto the candy strands.

6. **Continue Stretching:**
   - Keep stretching and folding until you have many layers of fine strands covering the filling.

7. **Shape and Cut:**
   - Twist the candy into a rope and cut it into smaller pieces, dusting each with cornstarch to prevent sticking.

8. **Serve:**
   - Dragon Beard Candy is ready to be enjoyed! Be mindful of its delicate texture.

Note: Precision in temperature and technique is crucial. Experimentation and practice will help perfect the art of making Dragon Beard Candy.

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