Microwave Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
3/4 c. buttermilk
1/8 tsp. salt
2 c. pecan halves
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients in a 4-quart casserole dish.
Stir well.
Microwave on High 12 to 13 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes.
Stir in soda until foamy.
Microwave on High for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
Beat with wooden spoon until mix just begins to thicken.
Working rapidly, drop by tablespoonfuls on greased waxed paper.
Stand until firm.
Makes 2 dozen.