Buttermilk Pecan Pralines

3 c Sugar
1 Pinch of Salt
3/4 c White Corn Syrup
2 c Pecan Halves
1 t Baking Soda
1 c Buttermilk
2 T Butter

• In a large saucepan, (5 or 6 Quart size) combine sugar, baking soda,salt, buttermilk and corn syrup. 
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. 
• Reduce heat to medium-low, continue cooking until mixture becomes caramel-colored and reaches soft ball stage (238 degrees). 
• Remove from heat, add butter and pecan halves. 
• Beat until thick enough to drop from a spoon onto waxed paper.
• (If mixture becomes too hard, return to heat and add small amount of water. Stir until smooth.)
• Yieslds:  44 to 48 Pralines.

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