Buttermilk Fudge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. corn syrup
pinch of salt
1 tsp. soda
1 stick margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 to 1 c. nuts (optional)

Preparation

Mix first 6 ingredients together and cook in a heavy saucepan until it reaches soft ball stage (234\u00b0).
Remove from heat and add nuts and vanilla.
Beat until thick.
Spoon drop or pour onto wax paper lined pan.