Buttermilk Pralines - buttermilk

Method

• Into a very large bowl, put buttermilk, sugar and baking soda; stir until sugar is dissolved.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring, until it turns brownish in color and reaches soft ball stage. Stir constantly.
• Test by dropping a small amount into cool water to see if it forms a soft ball.
• Remove from heat.
• Add vanilla, margarine and pecans; beat until it becomes glossy and starts to crystallize.
• Quickly spoon out onto wax paper into little patties.
• Let cool.
• If candy starts to turn sugary and hardens too fast, return to heat for a few minutes.