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Candy: Pecan Pralines Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 Tablespoon butter
1 cup pecans
(Similar recipe calls for 3 cups sugar, ¾ cup corn syrup and 3 cups pecans)

Directions:
Directions:
In large heavy saucepan combine the sugar, soda, buttermilk and salt. Cook over high heat for 5 minutes (210º on candy thermometer) stirring frequently, scraping bottom of pan. Add butter and pecans. Continue cooking, stirring constantly scraping bottom and sides of pan until candy reaches soft ball stage 234º about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Beat until thick and creamy. Drop from tablespoon onto waxed paper and let cool. Makes about 18 2-inch pralines. Mother could make these perfectly.

 

 

 

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