Buttermilk Syrup

1 cube butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk*
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla or maple flavoring

Melt butter together with sugar, buttermilk and baking soda. Bring to a boil and let boil for 5 minutes or until it turns a light golden color. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla or maple.

*To make quick Buttermilk if you don't have it on hand
1 3/4 cup milk
1 tbls cream of tarter.

Let set for 5 mins and then measure into syrup.

or

1 tbls lemon juice or vinegar plus enough milk to make 1 cup

Let stand for 5 mins. before using.