Nougat

Nougat 

1½ cups white sugar

1½ cups white corn syrup

1/3 cup water

2 egg whites

¼ cup honey, melted

1 tsp. vanilla

½ tsp. almond flavoring

1 cup blanched, toasted and chopped almonds

Boil sugar, syrup and water until brittle (285*). Beat egg whites stiff; add honey gradually and beat thoroughly.

Add cooked, hot syrup slowly, and beat until thick.

Add flavoring and nuts. Pour and press into buttered 9" x 13" pan. Will still be hot. Let stand several hours until cooled and firm. Cut and wrap or dip in chocolate.