Instructions: This is an ancient sweet originally made from hot sugar syrup and an extract of barley to colour it.

Gently cook the barley in the water for 5 hours.

Strain the jelly-like liquid and return it to the pan. Add the sugar, stir over a gentle heat until dissolved.

Boil the mixture until it just reaches the hard crack stage, 150 C (300 F).

Pour the mixture over an oiled marble slab.

As soon as the mixture begins to cool, cut it into long strips and twist them.

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