Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Fudge

• servings: Serves: 1.5 lbs

Ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar

½ tsp baking soda

¼ cup SACO Cultured Buttermilk Blend

2 Tbsp light corn syrup

1 cup water

¼ cup butter

1 cup pecans, chopped

Directions

1. In large 3-quart saucepan mix together sugar, baking soda, Buttermilk Blend and corn syrup.

2. Stir in water.

3. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

4. Add butter and cook, stirring occasionally, to the soft ball stage (236°F to 238°F).

5. Mixture will turn a medium brown color.

6. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm (110°F).

7. Beat until mixture loses its gloss and starts to thicken.

8. Stir in pecans.

9. Turn into buttered 8-inch square pan.

10. Cool until firm, then cut into 36 pieces.