Saltwater Taffy
["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)"]
["Butter a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan; set pan aside.", "Butter the sides of a heavy, 2-quart saucepan."]
["sugar", "light corn syrup", "water", "salt", "butter", "peppermint", "coloring"]