Buttermilk Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 tsp. soda
1 c. buttermilk
1 pinch salt
2 Tbsp. butter
2 1/2 c. pecans

Preparation

Mix sugar, soda, buttermilk and salt in large kettle.
Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, scraping the bottom and sides of pan.
Boil for 5 minutes.
Add butter and pecans.
Stir continually for five or more minutes.
After mixture reaches soft ball stage, remove from heat and let stand for 2 minutes.
Beat until thickened and creamy.
Drop by teaspoonful on waxed paper.