Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. butter
2 1/3 c. pecans (pieces are better)
2/3 c. pecan halves

Preparation

In a large saucepan, mix sugar, soda, salt and buttermilk. Cook on medium heat until boils.
Cook for 5 minutes after starting to boil.
Add butter and pecan pieces; cook until soft ball forms.
Mixture will be a dark brown color.
Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add pecan halves; beat until creamy and thick. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.