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Buttermilk Fudge Recipe

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Ingredients

2 c granulated sugar .
1/2 c sliced nuts, if you like nuts it really enhancing Pecans are my favorite (optional) .
1 tsp baking soda .
1/2 c butter .
1 tbsp corn syrup .
1 tsp vanilla extract .
1 c buttermilk

Directions

Step #1 Butter sides of a large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven.
Step #2 Combine first 5 ingredients in pan & cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until butter milts & sugar dissolves.
Step #3 Using a pastry brush dipped in hot water, wash down & sugar crystals on side of pan.
Step #4 attach candy thermometer to pan, making sure thermometer dose not touch bottom of pan.
Step #5 Increase heat to medium & bring to a boil.
Step #6 Do not stir while syrup is boiling.
Step #7 Continue t cook this until syrup reaches softball stage (Approximately 234 to 240 degrees).
Step #8 Test about ½-tsp syrup in ice water.
Step #9 Syrup should easily form a ball in ice water but flatten when held in your hand.
Step #10 Remove form heat: add vanilla.
Step #11 DO NOT STIR until syrup cools to approximately 200 degrees.
Step #12 Using a medium speed of an electric mixer, beat fudge until thickened & no longer glossy.
Step #13 Stir in nuts.
Step #14 Pour into a buttered 8- inch square pan.
Step #15 Cool completely.
Step #16 Cut into 1-inch squares.
Step #17 Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.
Enjoy the Buttermilk Fudge recipe