Pecan Pralines
["2 c. granulated sugar", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/8 tsp. salt", "1 c. buttermilk", "3/4 c. light corn syrup", "2 Tbsp. butter or margarine", "2 c. pecan halves"]
["Butter sides of a pan.", "In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, baking soda and salt.", "Stir in buttermilk and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat.", "Stir constantly.", "Cook and stir to soft ball stage or 234\u00b0.", "Remove from heat; add butter and pecans.", "Beat until thick enough to drop on a buttered cookie sheet.", "If it begins to get too thick, add 1 teaspoon hot water. Makes about 45 pralines.", "They taste like the famous pralines of New Orleans."]
["sugar", "baking soda", "salt", "buttermilk", "light corn syrup", "butter", "pecan halves"]