What is a humbug? As is Bah Humbug...or am I saying it wrong?
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Bizzy B in the place to Be
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i always thought humbugs were those little black-and-white-striped boiled lollies...
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Scrooge Grinch Miser Spiritless Greedy Disconnected
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Humbug is deceptive talk. It is also a British peppermint candy,that is usually striped in red and white stripes.
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1pound sugar ½ pint water pinch cream of tartar icing sugar peppermint essence cochineal (red food colouring) Dissolve sugar in water, stirring gently all the time. When solution is nearly boiling, add cream of tartar. Boil until a temperature of 285oF is reached. Remove from heat and pour onto and oiled surface. Allow to cool slightly. With a spatula, turn sides to middle. Divide the mixture into 2 parts; add peppermint essence to one and cochineal to the other. Coat fingers with icing sugar. Pull each portion, keeping it straight until it is dull and almost set. Twist lengths around each other, cut into equal lengths. Leave on wax paper in a warm room for at least 24hrs, until it becomes powdery. hope it helps
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Black & white boiled sweets.
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