Buttermilk Syrup

We first had this syrup 9 years ago when we were visiting some friends. It's so yummy, but I rarely buy buttermilk, so I rarely make this. The most fun part of making it is adding the baking soda, because the syrup fizzes up like a volcano science experiment. It's best served immediately.

Buttermilk Syrup

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 tsp baking soda

Melt 1 cube butter (no substitutes) in a large saucepan. You can cook the butter longer for a stronger caramel taste, but just be careful not to burn it. Stir in 1 cup sugar. Add 1/2 cup buttermilk. Cook until it comes to a boil. Remove from heat and add 1/2 tsp baking soda. (Look out! It will bubble and foam.)

Serve immediately over waffles!