Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 2 cups parched benne seed (sesame seeds)
How to Make
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Step 1: In a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, add the extracts to the sugar.
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Step 2: Heat the sugar, stirring constantly, until it melts.
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Step 3: Add the benne seed, stirring them in quickly.
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Step 4: Pour at once onto a marble slab to cool or pour into lightly buttered sheet pans.
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Step 5: Using a sharp knife, score the candy in 1-inch squares while still warm.
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Step 6: Break along the lines when cold.
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