Polkagris

Instructions

1. Pour the sugar and water into a thick saucepan and heat over medium heat without stirring until dissolved.
2. Continue cooking to 160 °C on a thermometer, about 10 minutes, until you have a fluid, glossy syrup.
3. Pour half the syrup onto an oiled tray and let it cool for 3 minutes until it starts to set around the edges.
4. Add the flavouring and red colouring to the other half, then mix quickly.
5. Work the white mass by hand or with a spatula until it is soft and shiny.
6. Shape thin ropes, lay a red strip on a white strip, then twist them into a spiral.
7. Curl the end to form a stick shape, then let it harden completely before storing in an airtight container.