Pralines

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, soda, buttermilk and salt in a 3 1/2-quart heavy saucepan.
2. 2
   Cook for about 5 minutes over high heat or to 210° on a candy thermometer.
3. 3
   Stir often, scraping the bottom of the pan.
4. 4
   The mixture will foam up.
5. 5
   Add butter or margarine and pecans.