Polly Day'S Pralines
["2 c. sugar", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. buttermilk", "pinch of salt", "2 Tbsp. butter", "2 1/2 c. whole pecans"]
["Combine sugar, baking soda, buttermilk and salt in heavy, deep pan.", "Cook briskly for 5 minutes on high heat, stirring constantly with long handled wooden spoon.", "Without ceasing the stirring process, add butter and pecans; continue cooking on high heat for an additional 5 minutes.", "Test by dropping a dab in cold water. Unless mixture forms a soft ball, return to heat and cook another minute."]
["sugar", "baking soda", "buttermilk", "salt", "butter", "pecans"]