Pralines

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, soda, salt and buttermilk.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. 3
   When dark streaks start to appear, remove from heat and add chopped nuts and butter. Replace on heat for about 5 minutes again, stirring constantly, until it turns quite dark and is soft-ball consistency.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and allow to stand about 4 minutes.
5. 5
   Add large nuts. Beat until fairly stiff and drop on buttered pan.