Vanilla Fudge

Directions

1. 1
   Grease an 18cm square cake tin.
2. 2
   Put the milk, sugar and butter in a heavy based pan and heat slowly stirring all the time until the sugar dissolves and the butter melts.
3. 3
   Bring to the boil for 15-20 minutes stirring all the time.
4. 4
   When it reaches the soft ball stage (115C on a sugar thermometer or if it forms a soft ball when put in cold water) remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
5. 5
   Cool for 5 mins.
6. 6
   Beat with a spoon for a few minutes until it begins to thicken and the gloss dissapears.
7. 7
   Pour into the tin and leave to set at room temperature (do not put in the fridge).
8. 8
   Once set, cut into small squares and put in a sealed container.