Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. soda
dash of salt
2 Tbsp. butter
2 1/3 c. pecan halves
2/3 c. perfect pecan halves

Preparation

In large deep kettle (will froth high), combine sugar, buttermilk, soda and salt.
Cook over high heat 5 minutes until a little mixture in cold water forms a very soft ball or to 210\u00b0 on candy thermometer, being sure to stir frequently and to scrape bottom and side of kettle.
Remove from heat and drop in the butter.
Stand by while mixing cools slightly (just a minute or two).
Then, with a spoon, beat until thickened and creamy (losing its gloss).
Immediately drop by tablespoons onto waxed paper, aluminum foil or cookie sheet.
Dot with pecans.