Hoarhound Candy

1-1/3 ts Pressed hoarhound
1-1/4 c Boiling water
1/3 c White corn syrup
2 c Sugar
1/8 ts Salt

Pour water over hoarhound. Allow to stand 10 minutes. Strain. Combine sugar, salt, syrup, and water from hoarhound. Boil to soft crack stage (275 - 280 F). Pour in thin sheet onto well-buttered baking sheet. Mark into squares before candy hardens.