2 c. sugar
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. butter
1 c. nuts

In deep saucepan mix sugar and buttermilk. Bring to rolling boil. Add 1 teaspoon baking soda. Cook on medium high, stirring constantly, until mixture turns dark caramel color and forms soft ball in water. Remove from heat, add vanilla, butter, salt and nuts. Beat until mixture starts to harden around spoon. Pour on wax paper to cool. Then slice in squares.