Buttermilk Fudge

2 C. Sugar
1 C. Buttermilk
1/2 C. Butter
1 Tbsp. Corn Syrup
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1/2 C. Walnuts, chopped

Butter sides of large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven. Combine first 5 ingredients in pan and col over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Use a party brush dipped in hot water to wash down any sugar crystals on the sides of the pan.

Increase heat to medium and bring to a boil. Do not stir while syrup is boiling. Continue to cook till syrup reaches a softball stage (234 - 240 degrees.) Remove from heat; add vanilla. Do not stir until syrup cools to 200 degrees.

Using medium speed of an electric mixer, beat fudge till thicken and no longer glossy. Stir in walnuts. Pour into buttered 8 x 8 inch pan. Cool completely. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container.