Buttermilk Fudge

Directions

1. 1
   Put buttermilk, butter, corn syrup, baking soda and sugar into a large 6 to 8-quart pot.
2. 2
   Place on low heat, stirring until sugar is melted.
3. 3
   Cook to 236° on candy thermometer or until soft ball forms when dropped into cold water.
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Cool to lukewarm.
6. 6
   Add nuts and vanilla.
7. 7
   Beat until mixture becomes thick and loses it's gloss.
8. 8
   Pour into buttered 12 x 14-inch pan. Cool.
9. 9
   Cut into squares.
10. 10
    Makes about 3 pounds.