Penuche

1. 1

   Place 2 cups sugar in a heavy skillet; cook over low heat until melted and golden brown, stirring constantly.

2. 2

   Combine remaining 4 cups sugar, evaporated milk and corn syrup in a large saucepan; bring mixture to a boil while sugar is caramelizing. Slowly pour caramelized sugar into boiling sugar mixture, stirring constantly.

3. 3

   Cook, stirring occasionally, to soft ball stage (236u00b0).

4. 4

   Remove from heat and immediately add soda; stir vigorously as it foams.

5. 5

   Add butter, stirring only until melted. Cool mixture about 20 minutes or until lukewarm.

6. 6

   Add vanilla and beat until thick and creamy.

7. 7

   Stir in pecans.

8. 8

   Pour candy into a buttered 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.

9. 9

   Cool and cut into 1-inch squares. Yield:

10. 10

    About 8 dozen squares.

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