Pralines

Directions

1. 1
   Mix together sugar, buttermilk and soda.
2. 2
   Cook until it makes a soft ball in cool water or until it reaches 236° on a candy thermometer.
3. 3
   Then add vanilla and pecans.
4. 4
   Mix. Drop from a tablespoon on waxed paper.
5. 5
   Work fast as possible as it cools fast and the last ones will not be smooth.
6. 6
   Cook in large pan as the buttermilk and soda foams up and is likely to boil over.