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Buttermilk Candy Homemade Candy from the Farm Journal Mom

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1 c buttermilk
1 tsp baking soda
2 c sugar
2 tbsp light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 c chopped pecans

Combine buttermilk and baking soda in 3-qt heavy saucepan. Let stand 20 minutes

Add sugar and corn syrup to buttermilk. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. When mixture boils, add butter and cook, stirring occasionally if necessary, to the soft ball stage. (236 to 238) it will turn a medium brown color.

Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm. (110)

Beat until mixture losses its gloss and starts to thicken. Stir in pecans. Turn into buttered 8" pan. Cool until firm; then cut in 36 pieces. Makes about 1-1/2 pounds.
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