Nanah'S Perfect Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 level tsp. soda
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 Tbsp. butter
2 1/2 to 3 c. whole pecans

Preparation

In large, heavy saucepan, combine sugar and buttermilk with soda.
Boil, stirring constantly, until it holds together between your fingers when tested in cold water, about 6 or 7 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla, butter and pecans.
Mix well and drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.
Each praline should have 4 to 5 pecans.
Let cool until firm.