Buttermilk Fudge

* Exported from MasterCook *

BUTTERMILK FUDGE

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Serving Size : 81 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Candies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c BUTTERMILK
1/2 c BUTTER or MARGARINE
3 tb LIGHT CORN SYRUP
1 t BAKING SODA
2 c GRANULATED SUGAR
1 t VANILLA
2 c NUTS (optional)

Butter a 9-inch square baking pan; set aside. In a
heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine buttermilk, butter or
margarine, corn syrup, baking soda and sugar. Place
over medium-high heat and stir occasionally with a
wooden spoon until mixture comes to a boil. Clip on
candy thermometer. Stirring constantly, cook to 236 F
(115 C) or soft-ball stage. Remove from heat. Leave
thermometer and wooden spoon in the pan and let
mixture stand undisturbed until temperature cools to
210 F (110 C). Add vanilla and nuts and stir until
mixture is creamy. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate
3 hours or until firm. Cut into 1-inch squares. Store
in refrigerator. Shared by ELLIE COLLIN, Prodigy ID#
CMKD93F.



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