Buttermilk Pecan Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. butter or oleo
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. light corn syrup
1 c. buttermilk
2 c. pecan halves
1/8 tsp. salt

Preparation

In a large saucepan, combine sugar, soda and salt.
Stir in buttermilk and syrup. Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir to soft ball stage (234\u00b0).
Remove from heat. Add butter. Stir in pecans.
Beat until mixture is thick enough to drop from spoon (5 or 6 minutes). Quickly drop from tablespoon onto waxed paper.
If candy becomes too stiff, add 1 teaspoon hot water.
Makes about 45 pralines.