Saltwater Taffy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. light corn syrup
1 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/4 tsp. peppermint extract or rum flavoring or few drops oil of cinnamon (optional)
few drops red food coloring (optional)

Preparation

Butter a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan; set pan aside.
Butter the sides of a heavy, 2-quart saucepan.