Bread and Buttermilk Fudge
Yum!
To make the fudge, you'll need: buttermilk, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, corn syrup, vanilla extract, salt, baking soda, sugar and butter.
First step: toasting the breadcrumbs. Then, you stir in the lemon zest.
For the fudge, we mixed together the buttermilk, butter, sugar, salt, baking soda and corn syrup and got it boiling.
Amanda butters the pan, while Merrill whisks to dissolve the sugar.
The fudge starts out looking like this...
Several minutes later, it looks like this.
The drizzle test. You want the fudge to come together in a ball when you drop it in ice water, but still be soft to the touch when you pinch it.
Looks like dulce de leche!
Whipping the mixture lightens and softens it.
Then, you can work in the breadcrumbs.
We found using our fingers was helpful at this point.
We patted it into the buttered dish and chilled it.
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Author Notes: I like the delicate crunch of breadcrumbs in the fudge and I also strongly recommend flavoring the crumbs with very finely grated citrus zest or a drip of balsamic vinegar. - h.c.r. - HCR
Food52 Review: Nothing says county fair like a sugary confection, and this is fudge like we've never seen it. Dry breadcrumbs add a satisfying, nubbly texture without raising the sweetness quotient to red-alert levels the way, say, coconut would. The tang of the buttermilk also keeps the fudge from being cloying, and a whisper of lemon zest lends a little perfume. Make sure to watch the mixture carefully as it approaches 235°F -- you'll want to test it a minute or so before it reaches temperature. - A&M - A&M
Makes 20 pieces
- 1 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (use blender or food processor to grind preferably dry, dark bread)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- optionally lemon zest, balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Toast the breadcrumbs with added salt over a medium heat.
- Add the lemon zest or vinegar to taste, if using, and set aside.
- Combine all the ingredients except the vanilla extract in a large, deep saucepan.
- Set over medium heat and stir just until the sugar dissolves.
- Watch the mixture carefully as it boils, but do not stir. You will know that it can be removed from the heat when it is golden brown, 1/4 teaspoon of the syrup dropped into ice water forms a small ball or a candy thermometer measures 235°F.
- Let the mixture cool to the point where you can touch it, though it's still warm to hot.
- Add the vanilla extract and beat with an electric or hand-held whisk until it thickens and is no longer glossy. This might take quite a while.
- Stir in the breadcrumbs.
- Pour/scrape the fudge into a greased 8-inch square pan.
- Chill thoroughly, cut, chomp.
- Your Best Fair Food Contest Finalist!
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about 7 hours ago sofia j. jacobsen
This would be a great item to make for the kids to take with them to camp!!!
over 1 year ago favabean
And Congrats on being a Finalist btw!
over 1 year ago favabean
Made this last night. Was super delicious. I had to stop myself from taking "just one more bite" lest I go into glycemic shock. I think next time I might try reducing the amount of bread crumbs to 1 cup and see if get a more fudgey consistencey.
over 1 year ago HCR
Yes I feel like I know about being on the brink of glycemic shock. Glad you enjoyed it!
over 1 year ago reggieyum
What a recipe. I may be partial since you are my god-daughter, but this sounds just delish. I am so proud of you, and thanks for turning me on to this site. YUM.
almost 2 years ago Midge
Congrats!
almost 2 years ago hardlikearmour
hardlikearmour is a trusted home cook.
Congrats! This is a really unique and delicious sounding recipe.
almost 2 years ago HCR
thank-you so much i'm extremely flattered! when i made it nobody was around to devour it with... now i hear from all of you and i'll happily go help myself to another piece.
almost 2 years ago lorigoldsby
Congrats on being a finalist!
almost 2 years ago Bevi
Mmmmmm! Congrats on being a finalist!
almost 2 years ago cookinginvictoria
Congratulations on making the finals, h.c.r.! What an inventive and delicious sounding recipe. I love that this fudge can be made with pantry ingredients like buttermilk and breadcrumbs. This fudge is now on my list of must-try recipes!
almost 2 years ago Panfusine
Sounds delish!! Congrats on the finalist pick!
almost 2 years ago EmilyC
Many congrats h.c.r. -- love your unique twist on fudge!
almost 2 years ago STC
I always have buttermilk in my frige--my mother taught me well. This recipe sounds great and I can't wait to try it.
over 1 year ago HCR
i love buttermilk as it is. yum yum yum.
almost 2 years ago Sagegreen
Congrats on being a finalist!!
almost 2 years ago vvvanessa
what a clever recipe! congratulations!
almost 2 years ago gingerroot
Congratulations! I love your twist on fudge!
almost 2 years ago drbabs
Barbara is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Congratulations on being a finalist...what an interesting recipe!
almost 2 years ago BlueKaleRoad
Congratulations! This sounds like a terrific recipe.
almost 2 years ago mrslarkin
Mrs. Larkin is a trusted source on Baking.
This sounds delicious! Congrats!
almost 2 years ago sdebrango
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Congratulations on being a finalist, a really great recipe!!