Buttermilk Candy Recipe

• 1 1/2 c. buttermilk
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 3 c. sugar
• 3 Tbsp. light corn syrup
• 3/4 c. butter
• 1 1/2 c. minced pecans

1. Combine buttermilk and baking soda in heavy 5 qt saucepan.
2. Let stand for 20 min.
3. Add in sugar and corn syrup to buttermilk mix.
4. Bring to a boil, stirring till the sugar is dissolved.
5. When mix boils, add in butter, and cook, stirring often, to the soft ball stage (236 - 238 degrees).
6. It will turn a medium brown.
7. (NOTE: This foams a LOT as it's cooking, so you will have to stir and watch carefully...just make sure you use a good size pot, so it doesn't boil over).
8. Remove from heat and cold to lukewarm (110 degrees).
9. Beat with a hand mixer till its gloss starts to dull and starts to thicken (the color also lighten).
10. Stir in pecans, if you like.
11. Pour into buttered 8 or possibly 9 inch pan.
12. Cold till hard and cut into pcs.
13. Maureen Says:This recipe was sent to me last year and was an instant hit.
14. Smells like caramel while its cooking and tastes like it too.

buttermilk, baking soda, sugar, light corn syrup, butter, pecans

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/buttermilk-candy-95909 (may not work)