Ingredients

makes about 6 cups of shards

　　3/4 cup sugar

　　2 tablespoons honey

　　1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, sifted twice

　　

Step 1

Have ready a candy thermometer and a greased baking sheet.

　　

Step 2

Pour 2 tablespoons water into a deep medium saucepan. Add the sugar, and then drizzle the honey evenly over the top without stirring. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture reaches 300°F and is amber colored; do not let it go higher than 310°F. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with the baking soda, and using a small whisk, quickly combine in just four or five strokes, no more. Immediately pour the mixture onto the baking sheet and let it cool for about 20 minutes.

　　

Step 3

Break into shards and store in an airtight container for up to several days.

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