How Do You Cook Candy Floss At Home Without A Machine?
Candy floss is commonly sold at fairs and carnivals by vendors operating cotton candy machines. The cottony essence of this treat is created by stretching strands of melted floss sugar into slender threads. A machine funnels cotton candy threads through holes in a collection bowl where they’re gathered onto paper cones for distribution. The functions of a cotton candy machine can be replicated with ordinary household items and homemade sugar mix. Spray non-stick baking oil onto two wooden spoons. Extend the spoons over the edge of a counter and weigh down the ends with an upside down cast iron skillet. Separate the protruding ends of the spoons by at least 8 inches. Place a plastic drop cloth over a 3 by 4 foot section of the floor under the spoons. Cut the tops of a balloon whip open to split the wide ends in half with wire cutters. Pull the wire strips out from the center to form a circular fork. Pour water, corn syrup and sugar into a 3 qt. saucepan over medium to medium-high heat.
