Penuche

Directions

1. 1
   Place 2 cups sugar in a heavy skillet; cook over low heat until melted and golden brown, stirring constantly.
2. 2
   Combine remaining 4 cups sugar, evaporated milk and corn syrup in a large saucepan; bring mixture to a boil while sugar is caramelizing. Slowly pour caramelized sugar into boiling sugar mixture, stirring constantly.
3. 3
   Cook, stirring occasionally, to soft ball stage (236°).
4. 4
   Remove from heat and immediately add soda; stir vigorously as it foams.
5. 5
   Add butter, stirring only until melted. Cool mixture about 20 minutes or until lukewarm.
6. 6
   Add vanilla and beat until thick and creamy.
7. 7
   Stir in pecans.
8. 8
   Pour candy into a buttered 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
9. 9
   Cool and cut into 1-inch squares. Yield:
10. 10
    About 8 dozen squares.