Old South Pralines
["2 c. Imperial sugar", "1 tsp. soda", "1 c. buttermilk", "1/8 tsp. salt", "2 Tbsp. butter or margarine", "2 1/2 c. pecan halves"]
["In large 3 1/2-quart heavy saucepan combine sugar, soda, buttermilk and salt.", "Cook over high heat about 5 minutes.", "Stir often and scrape bottom of pan.", "Mixture will foam up.", "Add butter or margarine and 2 cups pecan halves.", "Over medium heat, continue cooking, stirring constantly and scraping bottom and sides of pan until candy reaches soft ball stage.", "Remove from heat and cool slightly about 2 minutes.", "Beat with spoon until thick and creamy.", "Drop from tablespoon onto sheet of aluminum foil or waxed paper.", "Let cool.", "Decorate with remaining pecan halves.", "Makes about 20 (2-inch) pralines."]
["sugar", "soda", "buttermilk", "salt", "butter", "pecan halves"]