Natchitoches Buttermilk Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
3/4 light corn syrup
1 tsp. soda
2 Tbsp. margarine
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. nuts, chopped
1 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Combine all ingredients and cook to a softball stage or 236\u00b0. Remove from heat and cool about 20 minutes. Beat until mixture loses its gloss; drop onto wax paper. Yields 1 1/2 dozen.