Buttermilk Syrup

Buttermilk Syrup

1. 3/4 c. buttermilk 
2. 1 1/2 c. sugar 
3. 1 stick real butter 
4. 2 Tbsp. corn syrup 
5. 1 tsp. baking soda 
6. 1 tsp. vanilla 

Combine buttermilk, sugar, butter, corn syrup, and baking soda in a LARGE pot. Like one you'd make soup in. Your pot should be much larger than all the ingredients combined, so that ingredients don't boil all over your newly-cleaned stove.  This is what will happen if you use a smaller saucepan.

Bring ingredients to a boil and reduce heat to low (as long as it's still bubbling, you're okay). Cook, stirring very frequently, for 8-9 minutes. You're basically making candy here and candy-making requires constant vigilance.

When it's done, it should take on this luscious golden-brown color. Remove from heat and add vanilla.