Divinity

In heavy 2-quart saucepan stir together sugar, corn syrup, water and salt.

Cook over medium heat, stir constantly until mix boils.

Reduce heat and cook without stirring until temperature reaches 248° on candy thermometer or until it forms a firm ball when you drop in some cold water.

Just before temperature reaches 248°, beat egg whites in large bowl until soft but not dry.

Beat constantly on high speed, slowly pour about 1/2 of the hot syrup over egg whites.

Cook remaining syrup to 272°, until mixture dropped in very cold water separates into threads which are hard, but not brittle.

Beating constantly, pour syrup over first mixture, about 1 teaspoon at a time.

Beat well after addition. Beat until mixture looks like it is glossy.

Serves 8.