Hawaiian Haystacks Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you make a traditional haystack? ›

The Romanian-style haystack is made by stacking dried grass hay upon a bed of branches (4 pallets would work), around a very tall, central pole, which is braced with a tri-pod, and then the hay is stacked very high. The outside of the stack is then raked with a hayrake, to form a thatched outer shell.

Hawaiian Haystacks, despite their name, are not originally from Hawaii, nor do they have a direct connection to Hawaiian cuisine. The exact origin of the dish is unclear, but it's generally agreed upon that it originated in the United States mainland, likely around the mid-20th century.

A haystack is a pile or bundle of hay. On farms, after hay has been cut, it's formed into haystacks until being fed to farm animals. Haystacks come in different shapes and sizes, including piles of rectangular blocks of hay; rounded bales; and pointed piles of hay.

Haystack Cookies are a magical combination of butterscotch, peanut butter, chocolate, M&Ms, and marshmallow bits. It doesn't get much sweeter than this!! It all comes together with a secret ingredient that you likely wouldn't expect: noodles!

The cut forage is laid out in the sun in as thin a layer as possible, and raked a few times and turned regularly to hasten drying. Chopping forage into small pieces after drying will hasten the dying process. The drying process may take between 2 to 3 days.

The dish did not originate in Hawaii, but derives its name from the Hawaiian character of staple ingredients such as coconut.

Formerly called the Sandwich Islands, the present name for the archipelago is derived from the name of its largest island, Hawaiʻi. The archipelago sits on the Pacific Plate.

Volcanism on Kaua'i Island ended about 3.8 million years ago, making it the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands.

Butterscotch vs Caramel

The difference between butterscotch and caramel is that caramel is made with white granulated sugar and cooked to 340 degrees Fahrenheit, whereas butterscotch is made with brown sugar and cooked to 289 degrees Fahrenheit.

What the heck is butterscotch? ›

Butterscotch is a type of confectionery whose primary ingredients are brown sugar and butter. Some recipes include corn syrup, cream, vanilla, and salt. The earliest known recipes, in mid-19th century Yorkshire, used treacle (molasses) in place of, or in addition to, sugar.

This is a common question since both are cooked sugar concoctions. But the main difference is caramel is made with granulated sugar while butterscotch is made with brown sugar. At its simplest, caramel is sugar that's heated and melted until it's brown but not burned.

When hay is cut, farmers leave it in the field and allow it to partially dry. Then the farmer will rake the hay into what are called windrows. Rain can damage the hay the most at this stage. Rain slows down the drying process, and too much rain can cause the hay to begin to spoil in the field.

Balers that produce the large round bales you see dotting the countryside are the most common type of balers available today. These balers produce what are referred to as ton bales. These bales of hay can weigh up to 1,500 pounds.

In the days before tractors and other farm equipment were invented, harvesting hay was a labor-intensive operation. The tools of choice were the scythe and a hay rake. The scythe was used to “mow” or cut the hay, and the wooden rake was used to pull the hay into piles.

A perfect day for making hay is when it's sunny and calm. Spread the grass clippings in a thin layer on the ground, preferably on the concrete. Turn it and mix it around a few times during the day. It shouldn't take more than half a day or so until it's completely dry.