Buttermilk Fudge
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 C sugar
- 1 C buttermilk
- ½ C corn syrup
- ¼ C butter
- Dash of salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
Directions
In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, stir to combine first five ingredients. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and bring to a low boil, then stop stirring. Clip candy thermometer to pan and continue cooking without stirring until the mixture reaches 240° (soft ball stage), then remove it from heat and let cool undisturbed until temperature drops to 200°F. Once cooled, add the baking soda. Beat the mixture with a hand mixer on high speed for 20-30 minutes. As it cools, it will lighten in color and begin to thicken to a fudge-like consistency. Don’t stop mixing too early; this step takes time. Once the mixture thickens and loses its gloss, pour it into a greased 8×8-inch pan and spread it evenly with an offset spatula. Let cool completely until firm, then slice into small squares. Makes about 30 1-inch squares.
