Hokey Pokey

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It took me 3 times to get it right. It would have taken only one if I had read the reviews first! This recipe is not written very well. I work with the mentally challanged, and I test the recipes before I send it out to the staff and group homes. They have to be easy and simply direct, but not leave out important things!

Will make the following adjustments to it before I send it out. Melt at MEDIUM HIGH until it reaches 300 degrees F. If you do not have a candy thermometer, drop a teaspoon of boiling candy into a glass of ice water to test for the "hard crack" candy stage. It should harden into a little ball when dropped into the glass of water.

It came out beautiful and looked fluffy like Nigella's when I poured it out the third time. Delicious!

Our guys are going to have fun making it and eating it!

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I have tried to make this recipe twice. The first time it did not harden. Instead, it solidified into more of a "taffy" consistency. However, at least it tasted okay the first time. I was so determined to get it right that I bought a candy thermometer to ensure I reached the correct temperature. Then when I added the baking soda, the entire mixture nearly exploded into an unruly foam that almost burnt my hand!!! Luckily I was wearing The 'Ove' Glove (c and I had my parchment paper right next to the stove ready-to-go. I didn't even get a chance to mix most of the baking soda in before it exploded. It smelled and tasted like a burnt marshmallow. Even worse, the baking soda had an aftertaste that made my mouth tingle for the next 20 min. It was disgusting and tasted like PURE CARBON! Believe me, I am very forgiving with new recipes but this was really, really bad. Btw, if anyone has children that like to help out in the kitchen, DO NOT COOK THIS RECIPE WITH THEM. IT COULD BE DANGEROUS!!! But don't worry, Food Network, I still love to watch Nigella Express.

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I just made a batch of this and it's so good! I read all the reviews and cooked the syrup to 300 degrees. It set up so light and airy. I didn't really detect the metallic taste that some mentioned, though I did drizzle a little dark chocolate over the top. It's just like the sponge candy we buy at Christmastime around here, only better and cheaper. Next time I'm gonna try granulated brown sugar and white corn syrup.

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I watched this show from my Tivo many many times. I tried this recipe 3 times and it did not turn out. Neither of the honeycomb recipes from food tv worked for me.

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I treat myself to this candy at the holidays, when I go to the candy store. Who knew it was so easy to make! I followed the advise of the others and used a candy thermometer to bring it to 300 degrees. I doubled the recipe and used 1/2c white and 1/2c brown sugar. Turned out better than the candy store. It is humid here now and I noticed that after about 1/2 hour, the candy started to break down. I put it in and air tight container and it was fine for the 2 whole days it lasted.

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Candy did not become crunchy and tasted strange.

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I remember this from when I was a little girl in Manchester England. I can't wait to make it again. I love all of Nigella's recipes and her TV show is fabulous.

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I really like watching Nigella, I think she has some really good ideas... I tried this recipe and it was really wasy to make, but I think the baking soda gave it an off salty-metallic after taste. I should maybe try using 1 tsp, instead of 1 and 1/2?

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This is truly delicious. This reminds me of a Korean street food candy, a delicious treat, called BOKI. Make sure you cook it long enough, or else it is a mess, and your dentist will be quite angered. Otherwise, simply yummy!

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I took the advice of the other reviewers and used a candy thermometer. I doubled the recipe, otherwise, there wouldn't have been enough volume for the thermometer to read accurately. I almost gave this 4 stars because there was a strong baking soda after taste. However, after I coated the pieces in melted milk chocolate and chilled in the fridge, thus making my own "Crunchie" bars, the aftertaste disappeared. Crunchie has always been my favorite candy bar, and they are so hard to find in the states - and when you do, they are stupid expensive! I can't wait to surprise my Crunchie-loving friends!