Southern Caramel Icing

  • Average
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • (this recipe has been doubled for more icing. You can cut in half if you like less)
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup Crisco
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 teaspoon baking soda

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all ingredients in a 3-4 quart cast iron dutch oven. Swirl pan to keep ingredients moving in the pan. Cook to softball stage 235- 245 degrees on a candy thermometer or when tested in a cup of cold water. Remove from heat and beat with a wooden spoon until creamy and ready to spread.