American-Style Nougat

Part 1

• 1½ c. sugar
• 1¼ c. light corn syrup
• ¼ c

• To make Part 1, combine sugar, corn syrup and water in a 3-qt. heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Continue to cook at a low boil to the soft ball stage (238°).
• When syrup reaches 230°, beat egg whites until they stand in peaks.
• When syrup reaches 238°, add it in a fine stream to egg whites, beating constantly with ele