Old-Time Fudge - sugar

Method

• Butter the sides of a heavy 2 quart saucepan.
• In it combine sugar, milk, chocolate, corn syrup and a dash of salt.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boiling.
• Continue cooking to 234° stirring only as needed to prevent sticking.
• Remove from heat; add butter or margarine but do not stir.
• Cool to lukewarm for 35 to 40 minutes.
• Add vanilla and nuts.
• Beat for 7 to 10 minutes or until thick and loses gloss. Spread in buttered 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
• Cut into squares. Yields approximately 1 1/4 pounds.