1 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1/8 tsp. salt

Butter a large platter. Stir together the ingredients in a large saucepan. Heat slowly until boiling, stirring constantly. Cook without stirring to hard ball or 260 degrees on candy thermometer. Pour at once onto platter. Cool.

Add flavoring and color if desired. Butter hands and pull until you get so you can't pull it any more. Put on wax paper. Cut or break into pieces.