Buttermilk Fudge
2 C. sugar
1 C. buttermilk
1/2 C. butter
1 T. corn syrup
1 t. baking soda
1 t. vanilla extract
1/2 C. walnuts, chopped
Butter sides of large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven. Combine first 5 ingredients
in pan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until butter melts and
sugar dissolves. Use a party brush dipped in hot water to wash down any sugar
crystals on the sides of the pan.
Increase heat to medium and bring to a boil. Do not stir
while syrup is boiling. Continue to cook till syrup reaches a soft ball stage
(234 - 240° F.) Remove from heat; add vanilla. do not stir until syrup cools to
200° F.
Using medium speed of an electric mixer, beat fudge till thicken and no longer
glossy. Stir in walnuts.
Pour into buttered 8 x 8 inch pan. Cool completely. Cut into squares and store
in an airtight container.
