Aunt BillS Microwave Candy - white sugar

Method

• Use a microwave container which holds at least three times the amount of ingredients, or it will boil over.
• Combine sugar, soda, buttermilk and butter.
• Cover with plastic wrap; punch holes in wrap to allow steam to escape.
• Microwave on Roast (70% of power) for 15 minutes.
• Stir; continue cooking on Roast for 13 to 15 minutes, until soft ball forms in cold water or 236° on candy thermometer.
• Do not put thermometer in microwave.
• Add vanilla; beat with electric mixer until soft peaks form.
• Watch closely! Add nuts and pour into a buttered 8 x 8-inch dish.
• Cool; cut into pieces.