Old South Pralines

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   In large 3 1/2 quart heavy saucepan, combine sugar, soda, buttermilk and salt.

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   Cook over high heat about 5 minutes (or to 210u00b0 on candy thermometer).

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   Stir often and scrape bottom of pan. Mixture will foam up.

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   Add butter or margarine and 2 cups pecan halves.

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   Over medium heat, continue cooking, stirring constantly and scraping bottom of pan, until candy reaches 234u00b0 on thermometer.

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   Remove from heat and cool slightly, about 2 minutes. Beat with spoon until thick and creamy.

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   Drop from tablespoons onto waxed paper.

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   Let cool.

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   Top each candy with remaining pecan halves.

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    Makes about 20 pralines, 2-inches in diameter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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