Buttermilk Candy

This is similar to a pecan praline and breaks into irregular pieces.

Ingredients

• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups nuts

Instructions

1. Add baking soda to buttermilk in a 4 quart saucepan. Stir well and let stand 1 minute.
2. Add sugar, corn syrup and butter. Cook to soft ball stage (236 degrees F to 238 degrees F on candy thermometer).
3. Add vanilla extract and nuts. Beat by hand until candy begins to thicken.
4. Pour onto buttered cookie sheet. Let cool and cut into pieces.