Pralines

Pralines
by: Pat Forsgren

1 cup Buttermilk
2 cups Sugar
1 tsp Baking Soda

Directions: Stir until sugar is dissolved. Put on medium heat and let it bubble up and cook until it turns brownish in color and reaches the softball stage. Now you'll need to stir constantly so it won't stick. Remove the pan from the heat and add: 1 tsp of Butter, 1 tsp Vanilla & 2 cups Pecan Halves. Beat the mixture until it becomes glossy and starts to crystallize. Quickly spoon out the candy into little patties about 2" in circumference onto waxed paper, greased cookie sheet or marble board. Let cool. If the mixture starts to turn sugary and harden too fast, return the pan to the heat for a few minutes and then spoon out again.