Pralines
["2 c. sugar", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 pinch salt", "1 c. buttermilk", "2 tsp. butter", "2 1/3 c. pecans (pieces are better)", "2/3 c. pecan halves"]
["In a large saucepan, mix sugar, soda, salt and buttermilk. Cook on medium heat until boils.", "Cook for 5 minutes after starting to boil.", "Add butter and pecan pieces; cook until soft ball forms.", "Mixture will be a dark brown color.", "Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes.", "Add pecan halves; beat until creamy and thick. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper."]
["sugar", "baking soda", "salt", "buttermilk", "butter", "pecans", "pecan halves"]